Next Wednesday, (Jan. 9th, 2008) artist and exhibition designer, Shawn Lani, will talk about his diverse body of work located in over forty international art, science and natural history museums.  His kinetic, interactive works focus on the kinds of fleeting patterns that inspire both scientists and artists to ask questions and pursue answers in their own idiosyncratic ways.

The work "Wave Wall" (image below) rocks gently in the breeze, each thirty-two foot aluminum pendulum is coupled to its neighbor with less than two pounds of magnetic pull. This small force entwines the individual spires and forms a cohesive whole that sways with delicate balance in even the softest breeze.

Twelve years ago, Lani's interest in museums led him to the Exploratorium, a museum of art, science and human perception. The unique culture there comprised of educators, artists, scientists and writers has deeply affected his work. His current work at the Exploratorium includes the creation of over twenty outdoor artworks at Ft. Mason.

Lani has undergraduate degrees in English Literature and Art History and a Master's degree in Museum Education. In 2001 he formed his own studio in Ely, Nevada.

Contact info:
Shawn Lani Studios


San Francisco Office:
2340 Francisco St. #304
San Francisco, CA US-94123
Phone +1 415 420 3468
info (at) shawnlani.com
http://www.shawnlani.com

Ely Studio:
21 Elysium Dr.
Ely, Nevada 89301
Resident Agent: James Lani