Irene Kopelman, A Matter of Framing

Venue

Museum of Contemporary Art, Panama City

Event details

The exhibition "A Matter of Framing" highlights Irene Kopelman's collaboration with the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) since 2012. Through her work in Panama, Kopelman integrates drawing as a tool to explore biodiversity in various ecosystems, creating series such as "Leaf Litter Trap" and "Mangroves". The exhibition presents materials from her creative process, a short documentary, and an interactive station where visitors can experiment with scientific tools and create drawings. Kopelman considers her work as a form of embodied knowledge, emphasizing the importance of observation and framing in perceiving the biodiversity of the Isthmus.