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G.WIZ Science Museum Opens the First Showing of “Avatar to Art” 3 Dimensional (3D) Fine Art Canvases

On Friday July 2nd, G.WIZ Science Museum will open the very first showing of 3 Dimensional (3D) fine art canvases ever to be held in Sarasota. The exhibition is titled "Avatar to Art: 3D Work by Jeff Hazelton". Sarasota painter and scientific animator, Jeff Hazelton, has filled the new upstairs gallery space of G.WIZ with his latest large scale work, blending both his love of vibrant colorful abstraction, and his expertise in the science of stereoscopy, to create an experience that is entirely unique.

As in the recent blockbuster movie, "Avatar," observers will need to don specialized 3D glasses to enjoy the full effect of the artwork. The final effect causes the abstractions on the flat canvas surface to appear to float in front of the observer. The compositions consist of bold colors, geometric patterns, mixed with microscopic anatomy and "automatic drawings" taken from Hazelton's vast sketch book, penciled while sailing around the world.

The 3-D environments extend the walls of the exhibit space into vast expanses designed to immerse the observer into the artwork.

"My first love was always fine art" says Hazelton, a painter turned commercial artist in the 1990's. Jeff's company, BioLucid (an animation studio) has become a leading innovator in the industry - producing medical movies and interactive video games designed to educate physicians since 2001.

"The 3-D work is truly on the cutting edge of technology and incorporates the scientific principles of the eye brain system; the very latest in computer animation technology and large format digital printing. I want the viewer to feel like they are part of the artwork, like they have been transported to a new place or are sharing a room with strange objects that are purely a product of their brain's amazing comprehension of space, and my privilege to place them there. When I see them smiling, laughing, or dancing around the illusions; I know they are in that place."

The opening reception for the exhibition will be held on Friday, July 2nd from 6-10pm and is open to the public. More information can be found at gwiz or on the artist's website 3Dfineartist.com.

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Avatar to Art: 3D Works by Jeff Hazelton - July 2nd to August 1st, 2010

G.WIZ The Science Museum
1001 Boulevard of the Arts
Sarasota, FL 34236