26 May 2005
Artistic depictions of Australian dinosaurs, ancient kangaroos and natural disasters are among the extraordinary highlights of a new exhibition at the Monash Science Centre.
'The Artist and The Scientists' features the work of Melbourne artist and Monash alumnus Peter Trusler alongside giant skeletons and fossilised remains of prehistoric life in Australia.
Mr Trusler turns scientific information and ideas into pictures, bringing knowledge to life and unlocking the secrets of time.
He illustrated the Australia Post Creatures of the Slime stamp issue that was released on 22 April.
"Illustrations can be like a time machine," he says. "They can take us back to show us what is actually known about the past as well as what we imagine it may have been like.
"The illustrations can also share something of the curiosity and excitement so many of us feel about such strange creatures, especially dinosaurs."
The exhibition also includes insights into the workings of natural disasters including tsunamis, volcanoes, and earthquakes, and a laboratory showing how scientists remove fossils from rocks before reconstruction can begin.
Admission to the exhibition is free, and school and community groups are welcome.
What: The Artist and The Scientists exhibition
When: Monday to Friday, 10am-5pm
Where: Monash Science Centre, building 74, Monash University, Clayton (access from Normanby Road)
Interviews with Peter Trusler or exhibition coordinator Corrie Williams can be arranged through the Media Communications unit on 9905 9314. For further information on the exhibition contact the Monash Science Centre on 9905 1370.
Photographs are available.
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