Week 9 || Space + Art
As
one of the last discussions, the influence that space and art have on each
other combine the many lessons that we have learned about this past quarter
quite perfectly. Whether it be through science, nanotechnology, or even
robotics, the effort that it takes to understand and better explore space can
contribute to artistic expression. For example, “Dancing on the Ceiling” is an
art and zero gravity exhibition that beautifully combines art to space. There
are two components to this exhibit. The first component explores the artistic
and metaphorical theme of the weightlessness of gravity. This is achieved
through the videos played in the room. These videos have strong metaphorical
themes of transcendence and freedom within the mind which portrays the weightlessness
and freeing nature of anti-gravity. The second component uses science to mock
zero gravity illusions in the room. For example, there are black balls filled
with helium and oxygen that float in the middle of the room to create the
appearance of anti-gravity. The inspiration of this art exhibit is space and
the nature that is space. As scientists and organizations such as NASA continue
to explore the depths of space more extensively, the realm of art and
expression also expands. The thematic means of expressing the unexplored realms
of space are infinite. Through their artwork, artists are able to give the
unknown nature of space characteristics such as mystery, playfulness,
seriousness, magic, light, or even darkness.
References:
Dancing on the Ceiling: Art & Zero Gravity Curated by
Kathleen Forde : EMPAC Curtis R. Priem Experimental Media and Performing Arts
Center : Troy, NY USA,
zerogravity.empac.rpi.edu/.
Website of Richard Clar and Art Technologies, a Collaboration
between Space Technology and the Arts, www.arttechnologies.com/.
“Bonestell - Home.” Chesley Bonestell,
www.bonestell.org/.
“Cosmic Dancer - a Space Art Intervention by Arthur
Woods.” Cosmic Dancer 2.0: Arthur Woods : Space Artist,
www.cosmicdancer.com/.
“Dancing on the Ceiling.” Zero Gravity, 2010, zerogravity.empac.rpi.edu/.
contriteone. “Dancing on the Ceiling: Art & Zero Gravity -
William Forsythe Antipodes I/II.” YouTube, YouTube, 20 Mar. 2010,
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BnGRgVRQQw.
“Forsythe.” Zero Gravity, 2010,
zerogravity.empac.rpi.edu/.
“NASA.” NASA, NASA, www.nasa.gov/.
Wow that clip was really interesting! Definitely agree that this last topic was a great integration of not only art, science, and technology, but an integration of other parts of this class as well.
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