Podcast, 1 hr
Kaleidoscope
Visitors created colourful butterflies while exploring the science behind their striking colours and what it can teach us about conservation. See how art and research came together.
Part of Festival of the Mind
6 Nov 2026 09:00
Episode will release on the 6th November 2026
Kaleidoscope (n. a group of butterflies) is an interactive exhibit created by artists Paul Evans and Jon Harrison, informed by the work of Dr Andrew Parnell and Dr Nicola Nadeau. You are invited to create your own colourful butterfly to join the exhibit’s flock, while learning about conservation and the complex science behind these creatures’ structural colours.
Credits
- Researcher: Dr Andrew Parnell (Lecturer in Soft Matter & Biological Physics at the University of Sheffield)
- Researcher: Dr Nicola Nadeau (Senior Lecturer at the University of Sheffield)
- Artist: Paul Evans
- Podcast Recording & Editing: Kitty Turner
- Podcast Producer: David Heath (Digital Engagement Officer at the University of Sheffield)
