February 3 - April 29, 2007
This visually exciting exhibition features more than 30 holograms that display a variety of natural and wildlife images to illustrate the unique characteristics of holography and how it differs from other media. The exhibition is actually four shows in one:
The Nature Collection
Twelve “Embossed” white light transmission holograms of flowers, birds, insects and other natural objects. The pieces display a cross-section of holographic techniques that produce different effects, such as multiple exposures, color shifts, black and white images, and movement. A direct comparison is made with the same object rendered as pen-and-ink drawings, photographs, computer graphics, or watercolor drawings. Mass production techniques are employed for each. The color photographs are reproduced by four-color offset lithography and other finishing processes, such as blind and foil embossing, and varnishes. Virtually, a graphic arts primer.
The Wild Life Gallery
Reflection holograms capture a variety of images from nature. Included are pulsed laser holograms of lion cubs, a black panther, vulture, kingfisher, royal python, tiger, and many more. All are displayed with the incredible realism that only holography can deliver.
The History and Development of Holography
Seventeen wall panels describe the history and development of holography since its discovery in 1947, explain how holograms are made and discuss how they are used in science and industry.
The exhibition also features a 20-minute video presentation, “Memories in Light,” that explains in detail how holograms are made.
The Wild Life Gallery
Reflection holograms capture a variety of images from nature. Included are pulsed laser holograms of lion cubs, a black panther, vulture, kingfisher, royal python, tiger, and many more. All are displayed with the incredible realism that only holography can deliver.
The History and Development of Holography
Seventeen wall panels describe the history and development of holography since its discovery in 1947, explain how holograms are made and discuss how they are used in science and industry.
The exhibition also features a 20-minute video presentation, “Memories in Light,” that explains in detail how holograms are made.
"This educational show will give visitors a fascinating, three-dimensional look at images captured from nature. The realism of these holograms is remarkable," said Michael Feyers, Science Curator of the Reading Public Museum. "Holography has attracted enormous public interest in recent years as both an art form and for its scientific, industrial and educational applications. We expect hundreds of school children to visit us to see this very educational and entertaining exhibit. The show will be of particular interest to those studying or involved in the graphic arts."
The unique exhibition is produced by Holophile, Inc., Killingworth, CT, the world’s foremost producer of holography exhibitions. For over 30 years the company has traveled holography exhibitions — many for the Museum of Holography in NYC — to over 100 venues in the US, Canada, Australia, Israel, and New Zealand.
Audio files added! Listen to Holotalk Interviews!
Download MP3 audio files of two interviews about this exhibition conducted by holography expert Frank DeFreitas on his Holotalk podcast. Frank is the Director of Holoworld, and will be giving a presentation entitled "The Dancing Photon: Holography" at our Art Meets Science festival on Sunday, March 4 at 3:00 p.m. Frank spoke to Mike Anderson, Public Relations & Marketing Director at the Reading Public Museum, and Paul Barefoot, from Holophile, Inc., producer of this exhibition.
This exhibition is underwritten by the Friends of the Reading Museum. Additional support provided by grants from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
On display during regular Museum hours.