Meryl Pataky is a San Francisco artist who works with many materials, including neon, which she has recently been featuring in an outdoor context. In this KQED Art School video, she talks about the science behind her materials and the messages in her work. Check out a paper-making demo by the artist: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tf6cCz3d9ms For more videos like this one, visit KQED.org/ArtSchool.