Event 1: Cosmological Elements

Today I joined a virtual event, Cosmological Elements. I found the elements of ecologies and representations when you look at it from different directions, to be very interesting. It allows us to use our resources, approach things in a broader context, and find an engaging way to explore these systems. Exbiotonica was something I had never heard of but I thought it was extremely fascinating. 


Using space to create art allowed for technology to capture images in many different directions relating back to the beginning of learning technology. This art form allowed for many different ways for the images to create meaning by altering the art in outer space. Space ecologies were presented by putting potted plants and capturing images of them with the background behind space itself. When this was being presented, I wondered what kind of math was needed to make this happen. I wondered how the two functioned together for this particular project. The idea of this project is that Exbiotanica is going through a series of events in outer space and returning back to the soil. 



Talking about space ecologies reminded me of Walter Benjamin's article where he discussed painting vs photography and perspective shaping. He states how "Mechanical reproduction of art changes the reaction of masses toward art" (XII). This is in relation to the appeal of a certain audience. 


This event eas useful and opened my eyes to see the different art forms in space ecologies. While there are many ways to approach this type of art, I think the meaning behind each artists approach is informative and beautiful in any way the art is captured. 


Sources:

“Exobiotanica.” EXOBIOTANICA, 15 July 2014, http://exobiotanica.com/.

Gary Horowitz; Elements of String Cosmology. Physics Today 1 October 2008; 61 (10): 58–59. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3001871

Henderson, Linda Dalrymple. “The Fourth Dimension and Non-Euclidean Geometry in Modern Art: Conclusion.” Leonardo, vol. 17, no. 3, 1984, pp. 205–10. JSTOR, https://doi.org/10.2307/1575193. Accessed 30 Apr. 2023.

Wagoner, Robert V. “Cosmological Element Production.” Science, vol. 155, no. 3768, 1967, pp. 1369–76. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/1721166. Accessed 30 Apr. 2023.

Walter, Benjamin. “Walter Benjamin's The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction.” 1936, https://doi.org/10.4324/9781912284894.



Photos:

“Azuma Makoto.” What Can I Do with a B.A. in Japanese Studies? 25 June 2014, https://shinpaideshou.com/tag/azuma-makoto/.

Chagochkin, Pavel. “Grass in Glass Sphere in Outer Space. Ecology Concept. 3D Rendering. Stock Illustration - Illustration of Life, Deep: 185810335.” Dreamstime, 9 June 2020, https://www.dreamstime.com/grass-glass-sphere-outer-space-ecology-concept-d-rendering-image185810335.

Hallsey, Jennifer Lee. “The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction.” (Title in Progress) the Work and Research of Artist Jennifer Lee Hallsey, 1 Oct. 2014, https://jenniferleehallsey.com/2014/09/29/the-work-of-art-in-the-age-of-mechanical-reproduction/.









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