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Boston Museum of Science
Human Connections, 1987, mixed polage art media, 25' x 27'
The imagery arrayed on 38 hexagonal light boxes, each 5 foot across, tells the story of the history of Communication from earliest cave markings to our journey into space. Mounted on the wall of the Red Wing of the Boston Museum of Science, it can be viewed through rotating filters in the environment, which cause the images to change. It was originally planned to be displayed for only 10 years, but has become a popular exhibit at the museum for over 30 years.
Client: Boston Museum of Science
Materials: mixed polage art media
Size: 25 by 27 feet
Special Features: 38 separate hexagonal light boxes, angled plane of polarizing filter circles hangs in front, handheld and fixed viewers available in the space for visitors
view through polarizer
polarizing filters in the room
The Austine Studios team during installation at the Boston Museum of Science in 1987.
Austine standing in front of the Polage artwork during the installation process.
“Human Connections,” present day
Austine in front of the original drawing