DESMA 9 : SPACE + ART

At first, I thought this week’s topic would revolve around outer space and art not just empty or used space. The connection between outer space and art is quite frankly obvious. The stars and colors of different galaxies light ignite our imaginations and are simply stunning. However, art and space have a less obvious connection. Space affects art as much as any other of the more traditional factors, like color and light. Art can create a space just as easily as it can be created by space. Brian Holmes discusses space and art through the Makrolab, which he deems “the art of transition” Makrolab is a travelling lab. Easily assembled and outfitted with eco technology (solar panels and windmills), the Makrolab is a “living laboratory." The space that it occupies and exterior, edges, zoning and other technical aspects.

Space in terms of positive and negative space for art works. Black and white illusion paintings or prints are the more obvious forms of use of space in at. The different colors in the space outline different lines and objects that create art forms.For example, in the picture above, you see both faces and vase depending on which space you focus on, the negative or positive. Beyond colors and perspective, space itself can be art. For example, interactive museums like the exploratorium in San Francisco and telescope centers by NASA are all spaces dedicated to art and revolving around art. The interactive museums utilize space to recreate conditions, light, and color to immerse individuals in art. The experience of art can also be intensified by the space it is in. Certain exhibits are put under different lighting conditions, adding to the mood of the art piece and to the mood of the individual observing the piece.

Holmes, Brian. "Makrolab, or Art in Transition." Word Press. N.p., n.d. Web. Nov. 2013. <http://brianholmes.wordpress.com/2007/03/27/coded-utopia/>.

"Space and Art." - NASA Watch. N.p., n.d. Web. Nov. 2013. <http://nasawatch.com/archives/2013/05/space-and-art.html>.

Vesna, Victoria. "Powers of Ten." YouTube. YouTube, n.d. Web. 30 Nov. 2013. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded>.

Vesna, Victoria. "Space Intro." YouTube. YouTube, n.d. Web. 27 Nov. 2013. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded>.

Pictures

http://www.spitzer.caltech.edu/uploaded_files/other_files/0006/0536/NASA_HiddenUniverse_03.jpg

http://thejointblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/nasa.jpg

http://blog.powersof10.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Vase+Face+Illusion.jpg