Encompassing astronomy, history, materiality, attention, and labor, the exhibition "Glass, Metal, Thread: Building Our Observable World" presents drawings and textiles made by artist Von Mertens from 2015 through 2022. She writes, “I think objects can absorb time, absorb our physical presence. That is why I make detailed drawings; that is why I sew quilts by hand.” The artist’s close observation and meticulous making are evident in the three discreet (yet in dialogue) series on view: "Remnants," "Measure," and "Objects (100 Emojis)." On Tuesday, January 31, Von Mertens will give a lecture about her work at University Galleries.