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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BnGRgVRQQw


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/.

Comments

  1. Emily LeungJune 3, 2018 at 8:13 PM

    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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