Event #1: Rita McBride- Particulates
The Particulates exhibit at the Hammer Museum is a fantastic example of how science and art can come together to create something truly breathtaking. As I walked through the installation, I couldn't help but feel in awe of the high-intensity laser beams, water molecules, and dust particles that composed the piece. It challenged my previous conceptions of sculpture and encouraged me to rethink the fundamental elements of mass, scale, verticality, and surface.
The exhibit reminded me of Vesna's Third Culture concept, which explores the idea of hybridization between different disciplines. It showed me that science and art are not as separate as we once thought, but rather they can work together to create something new and innovative.
Similarly, Henderson's writings on the Fourth Dimension and Non-Euclidean Geometry in Modern Art were brought to life in McBride's multi-helix, hyperboloid structure. It was exciting to see mathematical concepts integrated into a work of art.
Dual hyperbolic and dual Lorentzian unit spheres. https://www.mdpi.com/2073-8994/14/4/749/htm
The exhibit has helped me to better understand the intersection between science and art, and it has encouraged me to incorporate interdisciplinary concepts into my own artwork. As I work on my midterm and final projects, I will keep in mind the importance of exploring new ideas and thinking outside the box.
In summary, I would highly recommend the Particulates exhibit to anyone interested in the relationship between science and art as well as my classmates. It's a visually stunning installation that prompts contemplation and reflection and was nothing I have ever seen before. If one were to touch it, it would actually sever their skin! The Hammer Museum has done an excellent job of bringing together different disciplines and creating an experience that challenges traditional artistic practices.
Works Cited
Vesna, V. (2005). Third Culture: Being in Between. MIT Press.
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