Exhibited in Art Among the Stars 2025
Greater Bear, Redder Bear, Bluer Bear
2025
gouache and acrylic
24 x 24 x 4 inches
This work represents the red and blue shift phenomenon. The running bear allows for a fun visual of an object coming towards you causing a blue shift, and an object moving away causing a red shift. In the same direction as Ursa Major the galaxy GN-z11, one of the youngest and most distant galaxies, can be observed. GN-z11 has a redshift parameter of at least 10, making the constellation Ursa Major a good fit for this project.
Avery Longo
Marine Biology Department, Freshman
Avery Longo (she/her) is an artist interested in combining her love for science and art. She aims to make pieces for the audience that are visually bright and engaging, and that will encourage them to learn more about the subject and scientific ideas presented.
