SOLO EXHIBITION: ASTROGENESIS
Exhibiting Artist: Nikki Romanello
Esther Klein Gallery (EKG)
3600 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Opening Reception: April 14th 5-7:30pm
April 14th - May 27th 2016
Curated by Angela McQuillan
Astrobiology is a combination of what biologists know about life and what could possibly exist outside of Earth. There are several theories suggesting the existence of life throughout the universe as well as theories to explain why we have not found anything. To truly understand our own existence, we need to answer these questions: Is there intelligent life outside Earth? Can life occur in different ways or is all life carbon based? Is there an evolutionary convergence or are Earth’s organisms rare?
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Philadelphia Science Festival
Esther Klein Gallery
April 24th 2016 10am - 1pm
EKG with Nikki Romanello will be hosting kombucha brewing / paper making demonstrations. Visitors will leave with their own small brew to take home.
Exhibition write up: Geekadelphia
“New Exhibit at the EKG has Extraterrestrial Life and Kombucha”
http://www.geekadelphia.com/2016/04/14/new-exhibit-at-the-ekg-has-extraterrestrial-life-kombucha/
Astrogenesis is the formation of a star shaped neuron in the brain and a representation of the human imagination.
Exhibiting Artist: Nikki Romanello
Esther Klein Gallery (EKG)
3600 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Opening Reception: April 14th 5-7:30pm
April 14th - May 27th 2016
Curated by Angela McQuillan
Astrobiology is a combination of what biologists know about life and what could possibly exist outside of Earth. There are several theories suggesting the existence of life throughout the universe as well as theories to explain why we have not found anything. To truly understand our own existence, we need to answer these questions: Is there intelligent life outside Earth? Can life occur in different ways or is all life carbon based? Is there an evolutionary convergence or are Earth’s organisms rare?
http://estherkleingallery.tumblr.com
Philadelphia Science Festival
Esther Klein Gallery
April 24th 2016 10am - 1pm
EKG with Nikki Romanello will be hosting kombucha brewing / paper making demonstrations. Visitors will leave with their own small brew to take home.
Exhibition write up: Geekadelphia
“New Exhibit at the EKG has Extraterrestrial Life and Kombucha”
http://www.geekadelphia.com/2016/04/14/new-exhibit-at-the-ekg-has-extraterrestrial-life-kombucha/
Astrogenesis is the formation of a star shaped neuron in the brain and a representation of the human imagination.
EXHIBITION DESCRIPTIONS
ANTROCORIUM
These oligotrophes (extremophile: limited nutrition) were first discovered deep underground in a Martian cave during the 2036 Terraform Project. This subterranean fungus grows over rocks like a film or skin. The Mars 2020 mission discovered organic remains outside of Earth for the first time. Since then, several missions made subsequent discoveries.
ANTROCORIUM: GERMINATION
These oligotrophes (extremophile: limited nutrition) are extracted and transported alive, since Mars is a short distance from Earth. The smell is from acetic acid produced by the organism’s digestive process
These oligotrophes (extremophile: limited nutrition) were first discovered deep underground in a Martian cave during the 2036 Terraform Project. This subterranean fungus grows over rocks like a film or skin. The Mars 2020 mission discovered organic remains outside of Earth for the first time. Since then, several missions made subsequent discoveries.
ANTROCORIUM: GERMINATION
These oligotrophes (extremophile: limited nutrition) are extracted and transported alive, since Mars is a short distance from Earth. The smell is from acetic acid produced by the organism’s digestive process
CANIS LUMEN
This large skeleton was discovered in 2067 on Gliese 667Cc, 23 light-years from Earth, during the remote construction of an outpost. After receiving the fossil scan, a research probe was sent to recover the remains and examine the surrounding area. Subsequent historical discoveries have been made. This rocky earth like exoplanet contains liquid water and an atmosphere. Gliese 667Cc orbits a red dwarf in the triple star system of the Scorpius constellation. The probe returned a full skeleton with an unusually high silica composition.
This large skeleton was discovered in 2067 on Gliese 667Cc, 23 light-years from Earth, during the remote construction of an outpost. After receiving the fossil scan, a research probe was sent to recover the remains and examine the surrounding area. Subsequent historical discoveries have been made. This rocky earth like exoplanet contains liquid water and an atmosphere. Gliese 667Cc orbits a red dwarf in the triple star system of the Scorpius constellation. The probe returned a full skeleton with an unusually high silica composition.
EXOFOSSILS
These three fossils were discovered on an interstellar asteroid (2029 Apophis) during the process of a mining mission. They were excavated from below the surface. Large planetary bodies are sometimes chunks of planets, and often there are remains of organisms. The fossils are possible avian species.
These three fossils were discovered on an interstellar asteroid (2029 Apophis) during the process of a mining mission. They were excavated from below the surface. Large planetary bodies are sometimes chunks of planets, and often there are remains of organisms. The fossils are possible avian species.
ANTHYBRIDS
These five organisms were discovered on the exoplanet Gliese 832c, 16 light-years from Earth, during the remote construction of an outpost in 2061. This earth like exoplanet contains liquid water and an atmosphere. The findings were first scanned for observation. After the data was reviewed a research probe was sent to recover the remains and exam the surrounding area.
These five organisms were discovered on the exoplanet Gliese 832c, 16 light-years from Earth, during the remote construction of an outpost in 2061. This earth like exoplanet contains liquid water and an atmosphere. The findings were first scanned for observation. After the data was reviewed a research probe was sent to recover the remains and exam the surrounding area.
VULPES NOCTIS MAGNA
This large nocturnal carnivore was discovered in 2054 on Tau Ceti f, 12 light-years from Earth, during the remote construction of an outpost. After receiving the fossil scan, a research probe was sent to recover the remains. This large rocky exoplanet contains liquid water and a dense atmosphere. It is the same distance from the star Tau Ceti as Mars is to our sun.
This large nocturnal carnivore was discovered in 2054 on Tau Ceti f, 12 light-years from Earth, during the remote construction of an outpost. After receiving the fossil scan, a research probe was sent to recover the remains. This large rocky exoplanet contains liquid water and a dense atmosphere. It is the same distance from the star Tau Ceti as Mars is to our sun.
GALACTIC THOLI
These bacterial organisms were extracted for study by the Cassini-Huygens 2044 on Titan (Saturn’s largest moon). Most of the moon looks like Earth’s oceans and is home to various simple life forms that thrive in the vast oceans of methane. Methane mimics Earth’s water cycle, therefore Titan also has weather and a protective atmosphere. Titan contains the five so-called nucleotide bases used in DNA and RNA, as well as some simple amino acid, the building blocks of proteins.
These bacterial organisms were extracted for study by the Cassini-Huygens 2044 on Titan (Saturn’s largest moon). Most of the moon looks like Earth’s oceans and is home to various simple life forms that thrive in the vast oceans of methane. Methane mimics Earth’s water cycle, therefore Titan also has weather and a protective atmosphere. Titan contains the five so-called nucleotide bases used in DNA and RNA, as well as some simple amino acid, the building blocks of proteins.
ORCA EUROPA
JUICE (European Space Agency's Jupiter Icy Moon Explorer) discovered cracks in the surface of Europa and potential landing sites in 2022, which were further explored by several probes. The Galileo 2031 mission to Europa not only discovered bacteria and crustaceans, but larger animals similar to Earth’s aquatic creatures. Heat from tidal flexing keeps the oceans liquid beneath the ice.
JUICE (European Space Agency's Jupiter Icy Moon Explorer) discovered cracks in the surface of Europa and potential landing sites in 2022, which were further explored by several probes. The Galileo 2031 mission to Europa not only discovered bacteria and crustaceans, but larger animals similar to Earth’s aquatic creatures. Heat from tidal flexing keeps the oceans liquid beneath the ice.
APOLLINARIUS THOLI
These piezophilic (extremophile: high pressure environment) organisms were extracted for study by the Herschel 2046 mission on Enceladus (Saturn’s moon). The exterior surface of this moon is frozen, but has internal heat and liquid water below the surface. Chemosynthetic life was discovered near the subsurface vents and cryovolcanoes. These volatile vents are also responsible for the formation of Saturn’s rings.
These piezophilic (extremophile: high pressure environment) organisms were extracted for study by the Herschel 2046 mission on Enceladus (Saturn’s moon). The exterior surface of this moon is frozen, but has internal heat and liquid water below the surface. Chemosynthetic life was discovered near the subsurface vents and cryovolcanoes. These volatile vents are also responsible for the formation of Saturn’s rings.
VERMIS AESTUS
Thermophile (extremophile: high temperature 150F) Discovered in 2052 by a research probe on exoplanet Tau Ceti e 12 light years from Earth, has an atmosphere and liquid water. This planet is on the hotter side of the habitable zone around the same distance as Venus is to our sun. This subterranean organism thrives on this hot but habitable early earthlike planet
VICUS SPIRITUS
This organism was discovered by the Cassini-Huygens 2044 on Titan (Saturn’s largest moon). Silicon based life was thought to be a hypothetical type of biochemistry until this historical finding. Carbon and silicon are both tetravalent. Carbon based life uses water as a solvent and silicon based life uses methane as a solvent.
PROTO ORGANA
Thermophile (extremophile: high temperature 150F) Discovered in 2052 by a research probe on exoplanet Tau Ceti e 12 light years from Earth, has an atmosphere and liquid water. This planet is on the hotter side of the habitable zone around the same distance as Venus is to our sun. This primitive organism is a glimpse into Earth’s past and how life began.
FLOS VENERIS
Discovered in 2054 by a research probe on exoplanet Tau Ceti f, 12 light years from Earth, has an atmosphere and liquid water. This rocky exoplanet planet is on the cooler side of the habitable zone around the same distance as Mars is to our sun. These small flowering succulents share a root network and absorb nutrients from decomposed matter, similar to mushrooms.
Thermophile (extremophile: high temperature 150F) Discovered in 2052 by a research probe on exoplanet Tau Ceti e 12 light years from Earth, has an atmosphere and liquid water. This planet is on the hotter side of the habitable zone around the same distance as Venus is to our sun. This subterranean organism thrives on this hot but habitable early earthlike planet
VICUS SPIRITUS
This organism was discovered by the Cassini-Huygens 2044 on Titan (Saturn’s largest moon). Silicon based life was thought to be a hypothetical type of biochemistry until this historical finding. Carbon and silicon are both tetravalent. Carbon based life uses water as a solvent and silicon based life uses methane as a solvent.
PROTO ORGANA
Thermophile (extremophile: high temperature 150F) Discovered in 2052 by a research probe on exoplanet Tau Ceti e 12 light years from Earth, has an atmosphere and liquid water. This planet is on the hotter side of the habitable zone around the same distance as Venus is to our sun. This primitive organism is a glimpse into Earth’s past and how life began.
FLOS VENERIS
Discovered in 2054 by a research probe on exoplanet Tau Ceti f, 12 light years from Earth, has an atmosphere and liquid water. This rocky exoplanet planet is on the cooler side of the habitable zone around the same distance as Mars is to our sun. These small flowering succulents share a root network and absorb nutrients from decomposed matter, similar to mushrooms.
METEOR
This small meteor, comprised of carbonates and ammonia-rich clay, was found in the asteroid belt in 2037 near the protoplanet Ceres.
ASTEROID FRAGMENT
This iron/nickel/silica asteroid fragment from the protoplanet Vesta was excavated for research in 2037. After the discovery of precious metals on 2029 Apophis mining mission, the Asteroid Belt has grown into a massive search and mine project. Some samples are kept unharvested for observation.
MINERAL: AURUM GLACIES
This metallic crystal, a type of arsenopyrite, was discovered in the asteroid belt in 2038.
This small meteor, comprised of carbonates and ammonia-rich clay, was found in the asteroid belt in 2037 near the protoplanet Ceres.
ASTEROID FRAGMENT
This iron/nickel/silica asteroid fragment from the protoplanet Vesta was excavated for research in 2037. After the discovery of precious metals on 2029 Apophis mining mission, the Asteroid Belt has grown into a massive search and mine project. Some samples are kept unharvested for observation.
MINERAL: AURUM GLACIES
This metallic crystal, a type of arsenopyrite, was discovered in the asteroid belt in 2038.
DEEP SPACE TERRARIUMS
These eight spheres showcase the possibilities of human expansion into space. What will bring us into space? Will it be to explore, to discover life, or to mine asteroids?
Please Do Not Touch the Organisms
NASA strictly prohibits the contamination of organisms under observation. All mining, construction, excavation, and observation projects must meet NASA safety specifications to prevent contamination.
Special thanks to NASA for temporarily loaning this collection of organisms and remains for public observation (2069).
These eight spheres showcase the possibilities of human expansion into space. What will bring us into space? Will it be to explore, to discover life, or to mine asteroids?
Please Do Not Touch the Organisms
NASA strictly prohibits the contamination of organisms under observation. All mining, construction, excavation, and observation projects must meet NASA safety specifications to prevent contamination.
Special thanks to NASA for temporarily loaning this collection of organisms and remains for public observation (2069).
