In her new show, Peggy Macnamara visually depicts the story of migration.  A magical and mysterious natural phenomena – a bird's elegant, dangerous and exhausting travel between summer and winter homes – provides the subject of these works.  The epic flight of the hummingbird and the triumph of the Monarch butterfly are astounding subjects.  But what attracts Macnamara is how much is unknown.  These mass movements each spring and fall feel like a secret.  As artist-in-residence at the Field Museum for 25 years, Macnamara brings the science to life, making it approachable and compelling.  Migration reflects her collaboration with museum scientists studying bird migration patterns.  With a philosophy that art and science go hand-in-hand, Macnamara’s work illustrates complicated natural phenomena through exquisite compositions.

Brushwood.  Free.  No registration required.

Exhibition runs May 18 - June 30, 2013.

Opening Reception: Saturday, May 18, 5:30 - 7 p.m., in conjunction with the Smith Nature Symposium.