Photos, video: Take a walk through Chase Mullen's show at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum
The magical paintings in Chase Mullen's exhibit, "Second Nature: Artwork by Chase Mullen," not only depict native Louisiana wildlife but serve as metaphors for stories of his family and stages in life.
The exhibit is Mullen's first museum show and runs through Sept. 22 at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum, 100 S. River Road.
Hours are 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $15 for adults and $12 for children ages 3-12 and seniors age 65 and older.
For more information, call (225) 344-5272 or visit lasm.org.
To read more about Chase Mullen's exhibit, click here.
Chase Mullen's 'Carpool II' is featured in the exhibit, 'Second Nature: Artwork by Chase Mullen,' at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum.
A meet and greet with artist Chase Mullen, shown here with his first museum exhibit, 'Second Nature: The Artwork of Chase Mullen,' will be part of Louisiana Nature Day Saturday at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum. Mullen's show at the LASM runs through Sept. 22.
Great blue herons and alligator snapping turtles exist in harmony in 'Wheels,' featured in the exhibit, 'Second Nature: Artwork by Chase Mullen.' The show runs through Sept. 22, at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum.
'Bug Watching' is a viewer favorite in the Louisiana Art & Science Museum's exhibit, 'Second Nature: Artwork by Chase Mullen.' It's also Mullen's favorite, having been inspired by his backyard bug-watching adventures with his daughter.
A detail shot of Chase Mullen's painting, 'Bug Watching.'
A detail shot of Chase Mullen's 'Bug Watching.' The painting is featured in the exhibit, 'Second Nature: Artwork by Chase Mullen,' at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum.
A walk through Baton Rouge artist Chase Mullen's exhibit, 'Second Nature: Artwork by Chase Mullen,' at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum. This exhibit features Louisiana wildlife, flora and fauna that form narratives about Mullen's life, family and stages in life. Staff video by Robin Miller
Chase Mullen's painting, 'Spring,' is featured in his exhibit, 'Second Nature: Artwork by Chase Mullen,' at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum.
Chase Mullen's painting, 'Second Nature,' is featured in his show, 'Second Nature: Artwork by Chase Mullen,' at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum.
A detail shot of Chase Mullen's painting, 'Second Nature,' in his exhibit, 'Second Nature: Artwork by Chase Mullen,' at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum.
A detail shot of Chase Mullen's painting, 'Second Nature,' in his exhibit, 'Second Nature: Artwork by Chase Mullen,' at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum.
Chase Mullen admires a young student's rendition of his work in The Seed, the Louisiana Art & Science Museum's newest hands-on gallery.
In 'The Nursery,' Chase Mullen tells the story of his growing family. His daughter, Audrey,' is represented by the duckling peeking from the stump knothole, while wife, Cheryl, watches protectively from above. Mullen is the swimming duck, waiting for his duckling to emerge outside for an adventure.
A detail shot of the duckling in Chase Mullen's painting, 'The Nursery.' The painting is featured in 'Second Nature: Artwork by Chase Mullen' at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum.
A detail shot of Chase Mullen's painting, 'The Nursery.' The painting is featured in the exhibit, 'Second Nature: Artwork by Chase Mullen,' at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum.
Chase Mullen's painting, 'WaveRunners,' is featured in the exhibit, 'Second Nature: Artwork by Chase Mullen' at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum.'
Chase Mullen admires a young student's rendition of his work in The Seed, the Louisiana Art & Science Museum's newest hands-on gallery.
Chase Mullen's painting, 'Swim,' is featured in the exhibit, 'Second Nature: Artwork by Chase Mullen,' at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum.
A detail shot of Chase Mullen's 'Swim.' The painting is featured in the exhibit, 'Second Nature: Artwork by Chase Mullen,' at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum.
A detail shot of Chase Mullen's 'Swim.' The painting is featured in the exhibit, 'Second Nature: Artwork by Chase Mullen,' at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum.
Chase Mullen's painting, 'The Fig Tree,' is featured in the exhibit, 'Second Nature: Artwork by Chase Mullen,' at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum.
Chase Mullen's painting, 'Sushi,' is featured in the exhibit, 'Second Nature: Artwork by Chase Mullen,' at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum.
A detail shot of Chase Mullen's 'Sushi.' The painting is featured in the exhibit, 'Second Nature: Artwork by Chase Mullen,' at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum.
The Mississippi River serves as a backdrop for Chase Mullen's mixed media sculpture, 'Full Bloom,' in his exhibit, 'Second Nature: Artwork by Chase Mullen,' now at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum.
A detail shot of Chase Mullen's mixed media sculpture, 'Full Bloom,' in his exhibit, 'Second Nature: Artwork by Chase Mullen,' at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum.
AChase Mullen's mixed media sculpture, 'Full Bloom,' seen from another angle, in his exhibit, 'Second Nature: Artwork by Chase Mullen,' at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum.
A detail shot of Chase Mullen's mixed media sculpture, 'Full Bloom,' in his exhibit, 'Second Nature: Artwork by Chase Mullen,' at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum.
Chase Mullen's painting, 'Bloom II,' is featured in the exhibit, 'Second Nature: Artwork by Chase Mullen,' at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum.
Chase Mullen's painting, 'Bubble Wand,' is featured in the exhibit, 'Second Nature: Artwork by Chase Mullen,' at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum.
Chase Mullen's painting, 'Time Flies,' is featured in the exhibit, 'Second Nature: Artwork by Chase Mullen,' at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum.