Celestia is a suspended vertical sculpture in the Peirce Atrium of the Kamin Science Center that offers a breathtaking visualization of the known universe, inviting viewers into a cosmic journey from the moment they enter the public lobby. Hovering gracefully in the open atrium, the artwork is composed of thousands of colorful anodized aluminum elements, each representing clusters of individual galaxies. These lightweight, luminous pieces form cascading auroras of celestial data, floating mid-air like a frozen moment in space and time. As viewers ascend the surrounding ramps that spiral up three floors, they experience an evolving perspective—each level revealing new patterns, colors, and clusters within the celestial whole.

Date: Ongoing - Anticipated opening Fall 2026
Location: Kamin Science Center - 1 Allegheny Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Dimensions: 75’ x 12’ x 40’ Tall
Materials: Anodized Aluminum, Stainless Steel cabling

Lead Artists: Jason Kelly Johnson & Nataly Gattegno
Artist Team: Jason Kelly Johnson, Nataly Gattegno with Brian McKinney, Natalie Abbott, Chris Leo, Ki Schmidt, Jared Elizares.
Collaborators: R3A (Interior Architecture), Arup (Structural Engineering)