Phronesis
Exhibition Details
Phronesis is a dynamic illuminated site-specific sculpture created for the Cincinnati Public Library. In this work, Jen Lewin looks both into the past and the future. Inspired by the research
Exhibition Details
Phronesis is a dynamic illuminated site-specific sculpture created for the Cincinnati Public Library. In this work, Jen Lewin looks both into the past and the future. Inspired by the research of Dr. Stephen Bertman, a professor of Languages, Literature, and Cultures at the University of Windsor in Canada, Lewin crafted eight large illuminated sculptures, each representing a guiding principle of ancient Greek wisdom: Humanism, The Pursuit of Excellence, The Practice of Moderation, Self-Knowledge, Rationalism, Restless Curiosity, The Love of Freedom, and Individualism. These principles and their ancient roots remind us of the vast breadth of human knowledge, curiosity, and history, much of which is preserved and shared through the Library.