Noted artist and Hamilton alumnus Josh Simpson ’72 will talk about the Emerson Gallery exhibit of his work, From 60,000 Miles Away: The Glass Galaxies of Josh Simpson, on Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 4:15 p.m. in the Science Center’s Kennedy Auditorium. In addition to being a renowned blown-glass artist, Simpson served as president of the Glass Art Society. His pieces, which are inspired by the natural world, are celebrated internationally for their complexity and beauty. His talk will be followed by a reception.

Simpson’s exhibit is part of LOOK UP, four concurrent exhibitions featuring works by Hamilton College alumni, faculty and students in Hamilton’s Emerson Gallery. The show will run until April 18. The exhibitions and associated events are free and open to the public.