From early conversations about the concept of the exhibit, we frequently returned to visit the idea of a living room.
Frances and David's living room held so much energy - it was a place to gather, a place for dialogue, a place where everyone - young, old, and from all backgrounds - had a voice.
That was the idea we hoped to capture with the exhibit.
From the moment we entered the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History Biolounge we knew this was the proper home for the opening of the exhibit.
The space is filled with the settees and coffee tables you would find in a living room - it is a place designed to invite students in to study, relax, and socialize. Pat K., the museum's director told us about the changes the space had undergone - how, as a traditional exhibit space the room was chronically empty, whereas now, as the Biolounge, students are using every possible nook and cranny (even camping out on the floors).
The exhibit nestled into that setting, offering spaces to chat and reflect on the first public appearance.
Frances and David's living room held so much energy - it was a place to gather, a place for dialogue, a place where everyone - young, old, and from all backgrounds - had a voice.
That was the idea we hoped to capture with the exhibit.
From the moment we entered the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History Biolounge we knew this was the proper home for the opening of the exhibit.
The space is filled with the settees and coffee tables you would find in a living room - it is a place designed to invite students in to study, relax, and socialize. Pat K., the museum's director told us about the changes the space had undergone - how, as a traditional exhibit space the room was chronically empty, whereas now, as the Biolounge, students are using every possible nook and cranny (even camping out on the floors).
The exhibit nestled into that setting, offering spaces to chat and reflect on the first public appearance.
The opening itself had a social and celebratory feel to it. Friends, colleagues, and people inspired by the Hawkins, shared their personal stories
Guests were invited to visit with each other,
 and "mess about" with rocks. | read and reflect on the panels,  |
As David called the University of Colorado, Boulder home for so many years, we had hoped to find a suitable space to open the exhibit. One that honored his place at CU Boulder, his place as a scientist, and a space that supported Frances and David's comfortable way of instigating conversation. We were delighted to find a space that so perfectly encompassed this.
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