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EVENT 3: COSMOLOGICAL ELEMENTS #3

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Few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to attend the Cosmological Elements #3 event, which brought together artists and their artworks that beautifully embodied the relationship between space and art. As I immersed myself in the presentations, two remarkable projects stood out: the Moon Goose Colony by Agnes Meyer-Brandis and The Kepler Station by Florian Voggeneder. Not only did these projects broaden my understanding of the cosmos, but they also sparked questions and provided intriguing takeaways. Agnes Meyer-Brandis, through the video she asked for us to be presented with, took us on an imaginative journey with her Moon Goose Colony project. The project is a thought-provoking exploration that blurs the lines between reality and fiction. It began in 2011 and centers around a fictional narrative in which geese hatched from lunar eggs, exploring the concept of migration from the Moon to Earth and back again. I found the installation for this captivating, especially this picture below: Me
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SPACE + ART

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The exploration of space has captivated humanity's imagination for centuries, inspiring both scientific inquiry and artistic expression. I still remember how popular space galaxy art was in the mid-2010's that it was so common to see such imprints on clothes like hoodies and leggings. As time passes, we’re uncovering a realm where scientific discoveries intertwine with creative interpretations, and as technology develops, new paths for artistic discovery open up as our understanding of the cosmos changes with time. Space Galaxy Fashion Space has unquestionably been a source of interest throughout human history. Our quest to understand the mysteries of the cosmos has been everything but insufficient, from the ancient civilizations that looked up at the stars and created tales of gods and heavenly entities to Nicholas Copernicus's Heliocentric model with the sun at the center of the solar system. Then, in July 1969, Neil Armstrong made history by being the first person to set
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NANOTECH + ART

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Nanotechnology, though the field still feels incredibly surreal for me, opens up a world of possibilities across various domains. Richard Feynman, the physicist considered the father of nanotechnology, provided groundbreaking ideas on manipulating matter at the atomic scale, which laid the foundation for this field. His concepts of miniaturization and information storage in small spaces continue to influence and drive advancements in the field, leading to the transformative impact of nanotechnology in various industries. Richard Feynman, Father of Nanotechnology An art that I encountered that employed nanotechnology is Vik Muniz’s Sandcastles series. Starting with sketches of Loire Valley, these were then etched onto a single grain of sand using an ion beam controlled by a computer. This demonstrates the power of transcending traditional mediums and embracing cutting-edge possibilities offered by nanotechnology. Sandcastle by Vin Muniz However, as with any emerging field, there is a
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NEUROSCIENCE + ART

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As a psychobiology major while minoring in an art-related field (film), this week’s topic on neuroscience and art is something I’ve been looking forward to since the beginning of the quarter. This week’s material definitely offered me a fresh perspective on how art can capture scientific advancements and provide unique insights into the workings of the human mind. Dueling Cajals - Nervous System Art has the remarkable ability to encapsulate scientific advancements and present them in a visually stimulating and thought-provoking manner. Frazetto and Anker, in their work Neuroculture , highlight how . Artists often incorporate scientific themes, such as the inner workings of the brain or the intricacies of genetic code, into their creations. By doing so, they not only make science more accessible but also offer fresh perspectives on our understanding of the human mind and its connection to the world around us. In our present times, where scientific advancements continue to accelerate at
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EVENT 2: Cosmological Elements: Space Ecologies

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Last April 28, 2023, I had the pleasure of virtually attending the captivating second chapter of the Cosmological Elements series titled "Space Ecologies." After attending all three sessions, I can confidently say that this one stood out as my absolute favorite. The session transported me into a realm where the natural world converges with technology, sparking intriguing questions about the future of our planet and the boundless possibilities that lie beyond. Nature and Technology One of the highlights of the event was the mesmerizing concept of Exobiotanica, introduced by Azuma Makoto. Exobotanica bridges the gap between botany and space exploration and watching the video that captured the plant suspended against the backdrop of the Earth and beyond, left me in awe of the beauty and resilience of life. Many forms of life have been sent 30,000 m high and It did bring up questions to me after. The natural world and its passage goes way back in time and with the new and growing
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BIOTECH + ART

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Spoilers of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 ahead! As I delved into this week’s topic of art and biotechnology, I found myself drawn to the fascinating and sometimes controversial intersection of life and creativity. During the COVID-19 pandemic, especially when vaccines were rolling out, the topic of biotechnology has taken the spotlight, and its intersection with art has helped highlight the potential benefits and threats. The greatest example from this week’s material is the creation of the GFP bunny as discussed by Eduardo Kac, in which a gene from a jellyfish was inserted into a rabbit embryo. This resulted in a bunny that glows under blue light. This project is an art that explores the relationship between humans and nature, and as discussed in lecture, opens the possibility to new medical treatments as we know if something’s working. However, this also opens a claim of ethics as the genetic makeup of animals are manipulated for artistic purposes. The BioArt Society’s SOLU Space,
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MEDICINE + TECHNOLOGY + ART

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In 2013, I was diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis, which progressed rather quickly after the diagnosis. Because of this, I’m no longer a stranger to medical imaging tools such as X-rays and MRIs. I eventually got a surgery (or two) but I grew some sort of remorse to these tools as it became associated with one of the most traumatic experiences in my life. This week, we learned about the intersections of medical technologies and art. One of the examples I encountered this week was Christophe Luxereau’s “Electrum Corpus,” a fascinating example of the intersection between medical technology and art. Luxereau created this artwork by observing how the human body is perceived by medical imaging tools. He uses X-rays, CT scans, and MRI scans to capture detailed images of the body’s internal structures, then manipulates these images to create a series of striking and intricate digital sculptures. I found the resulting art pieces are both beautiful and unsettling, as they offer a unique perspe
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