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EXTRA CREDIT Event 5: delete me

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I attended delete me , a Design Media Arts exhibition. This gallery illustrates the idea of deletion, a reclaiming of space for new beginnings. There were many amazing pieces in this exhibition. Out of the numerous art pieces, I chose to interview Lander about his piece Knicker Twister . Knicker Twister by Lander The name behind the piece refers to the saying “to get your knickers in a twist”, meaning something turned dramatic when it shouldn’t (Lander). In other words, a situation swirls into a tornado, like a twister. The sculpture is surrounded by small objects, such as stuffed animals and boxes. Small objects on the piece symbolize small issues in life. The dolls are a source of comfort to help people solve their issues and get help. The boxes refer to life’s mysteries, since we never know what life will throw at us. Lander’s sculpture also incorporates the flow of water. Knicker Twister symbolizes the circulation of life. Water constantly flows throughout the struct
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EXTRA CREDIT Event 4: Eli Joteva's Art Show

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Flyer of Joteva's Event I attended Eli Joteva’s art show and was amazed by how she represented the past, present and future through art. I was able to see the concepts I learned from this class very clearly. Video of Spherical Sculptures To represent the past, she compiled photos of spherical sculptures and created a three-dimensional scan of the art pieces. The videos are everlasting images of the spheres. It is a result of the digitalization era that came about from the mechanical reproduction. When this era began, “machine coming into picture with electricity and futurism led to creation and development of kinetic art, of robotics, of including machines and art and using machines to create music” (Uconlineprogram). Thus, computer programming created programs to make videos, a medium to spread knowledge to the public through live action. The compilation of pictures and the conversion of images to video are based on technology, a growing field today. The spheric
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Week 9: Space + Art

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Different Perspectives based on Power of Ten From our present position in space and looking at different perspectives based on power of ten, we can reach the outskirts of the galaxy when we expand our perspectives. Similarly, we can analyze human bodies by decreasing the power of ten, in which researchers study organisms on a molecular level. Using the power of ten, a mathematical principle, we can view lives from very different perspectives. Power of ten gives us a better understanding of the “intense interaction” human beings live through (EamesOffice). Increasing on the power of ten scale, we view life from space. Copernicus McCulloch Kaepernick came up with a descriptive model of the solar system, where he believed the sun was in the middle of the solar system (Space Pt1). Kaepernick supported his ideas through mathematical calculations to describe Earth’s revolution about the Sun and the tilt of Earth’s rotational axis (Space Pt1). This made people curious about space a
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Event 3: Chemical Entanglements - Gender & Exposure

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"The Burden of Breasts" Conference I attended a conference as my third event: Chemical Entanglements – Gender & Exposure. Florence Williams, an environmental journalist, gave a talk about “The Burden of Breasts”. Her interest in breasts began when she became a mother and wanted to learn more about mammary glands because she had a family history of breast cancer.  She found one main chemical in her breast milk: Polybrominated diphenyl ethers ( PBDE). The discovery of chemicals in breast milk is through the use of biotechnology where the milk can be studied on a molecular level (Bioart Pt1). The discovery of chemicals in her breast milk sparked her interest in raising awareness of breast care. Plastic Surgery in History From Williams’ talk, I have a better understanding of breasts; they are built to converse with the environment around us. However, over a period of time, breasts have become the icon for women. After World War II, women were domesticated and
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Week 8: Nanotech+Art

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Scanning Tunneling Microscopy Nanotechnology is a new science that provides graphically intense visualizations (Gimzewski). It is a growing field; the combination of nanotechnology and art largely impacts the field of research. Since the twenty-first century is known for “decoding of the genome, fears of distributed terrorist cells and nanotechnology as the big promise of total control of matter from the atom all the way up living systems”, it is important to analyze biology at the atomic level (Gimzewski). Richard Feynman was the first to suggest atom manipulation (Pt1). The scanning tunneling microscope is an important invention since it helps create new effects, such as new forms of coloring. The microscope feels the surface and maps atom positions, creating and breaking partial chemical bonds (Pt2).  This manipulation of atoms is a work of art itself. To be able to form chemical bonds anytime and in any position allow scientists to create various types of molecules. In othe
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Week 7: Neuroscience + Art

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Brain functions Neuroscience is the study of the brain, the control center of the human body. Neuroscience encompasses the mind, emotions and memory. For example, fear is the most basic emotion and occurs when there is danger. We react to fear by muscles tensing, heart beating faster, and hormones flowing (Theamygdaloids). Art enhances our perception of the brain and assists in research to further understand brain functions through visualization. Franz Joseph Gall discovered that different parts of the brain have different functions (Uconlineprogram). Furthermore, according to Mark Cohen, when a part of the brain is used more often, the area gets bigger and thus, bumps form (Ucdesma). This is known as brain mapping since different sections of the brain can be identified through bump sizes. Brain mapping uses artistic skills to depict all sections of the brain for scientists to model after. Neuroscience heavily relies on art for brain visualization. Brain Mapping Spirit
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Week 6: BioTech + Art

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BioArt Bioart is art at a cellular or tissue level. It’s a sensitive area because there are many ethical issues. In Ellen Levy’s essay, the issue of property and morality are discussed. The essay states “biotechnology is a place where political, economic, legal, and scientific interests meet, and artists can promote discussion about these issues” (Levy). Bioart enhances scientific and artistic research to improve life for humans; however, organisms may suffer in return.  Modified E.coli Joe Davis worked on a project to create an infogene, a gene that could be translated into something meaningful by machinery. His goal was to genetically modify a gene and send it to space with a message. He decided to modify E.coli and add a message of a micro Venus, a Y superimposed with a I shaped symbol, to represent females in his message since he realized there are more male symbols, and thus, wanted to balance the gender inequality (Uconlineprogam pt1). This project is an example
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