Microscope Exhibition Guildhall Library

UNDER THE

UNDER THE MICROSCOPE Olive Elizabeth Aykroyd studied Natural Sciences at Trinity College Dublin in the 1930s, obtaining a PhD in 1938. Inspired by her brass microscope and scientific research her daughter, artist Mary Pritchard, has created a homage to her life and work.

This exhibition and art installation brings together a variety of media and archival material, from biological slides and scientific papers to photographs and letters, revealing the personal history of Olive the scientist. View huge posters of insects, a mock-up of her laboratory and alternative artwork by Mary, all derived from or inspired by Olive’s scientific journey.

UNDER THE

UNDER THE MICROSCOPE Olive Elizabeth Aykroyd studied Natural Sciences at Trinity College Dublin in the 1930s, obtaining a PhD in 1938. Inspired by her brass microscope and scientific research her daughter, artist Mary Pritchard, has created a homage to her life and work.

This exhibition and art installation brings together a variety of media and archival material, from biological slides and scientific papers to photographs and letters, revealing the personal history of Olive the scientist. View huge posters of insects, a mock-up of her laboratory and alternative artwork by Mary, all derived from or inspired by Olive’s scientific journey.