Art and the Elegant Universe

By Lindsay Olson Scientific Adviser: Dr. Don Lincoln Curator: Georgia Schwender As Fermilab's first artist in residence, my workspace had some unusual supplies for an artist's studio. Pinned to my idea board I had a list of subatomic particles, quotes from popular physics books, the names of inspiring physicists, and a picture of Nobel Laureate Marie Curie. I use my art project to explore and explain how particle physics underpins all of life. Using science and art together not only energized my...