Where do we find the connection between space and art?
Richard Clar’s lecture presented a very unique dimension of art one that pertains very much to the concept of the DesMa 9 course, the third culture. With Richard Clar’s art, specifically the Space flight dolphin, he introduced an epitome for the fusion or art and science. Clar was able to apply his artistry into the concepts of celestial science. With his knowledge and skill in sculpture he was able to create a figure of a dolphin that would allow earth to discover any other life form in space.
What really captivates me about Clar’s work is how he attempts to rise awareness on the importance of communication through his work. The Space Flight Dolphin is created to start some sort of communication between earth and space, without disrupting the living standards of either earth and space. The other project he presented in which he illustrated the amount of orbital junk that resides in space is very symbolic for the current communication problems we now have on earth. To me the different colors that revolved around earth on Clar’s illustration were a representation for the chaos and issues that we encounter in today’s world. Problems such as prejudice, racism, tolerance, and misscomunication are all reflected by the different colors of the piece. Not only are Clar’s pieces raising awareness on the issues involving communication and establishing a wider communication branch between earth and space, but also, he is establishing a bridge between the arts and sciences; a bridge that carries both of a the worlds into one single one, called the third culture.
Is life in space possible?
From children cartoons to sci-fi movies and now reality, space exploration has been facilitated over the years and with newer advancements the possibilities become clearer. Life in space has always been thought of as a cold heartless habitat for humans but is that really the case? I see life in space as an extension of our world and our imaginations. The ability to conquer the region of space is only a human instinct in which we are governed by out or thirst for power. The explorations to space as Clar said “would be an establishment of colonies.” Living in space resembles much of how life on earth and the colonization of different countries were started. Living in space might seem different from living on earth, but its part of mankind to fear the unknown. As Clar mentioned, all of our commodities would be placed in space. Structures such as malls, hotels, amusement parks, and any other facility we find useful on earth would be placed in space. The difference would not be major the only thing would be to get accustomed to a new environment.
I see nothing wrong with starting a civilization in space. Life in space could bring about various new benefits to society. Maybe its isolation from each other that would allow us to recognize the real problems that reside on earth. It would allow us to recognize our defects if we looked at our society from the outside. The different experiences and new lifestyles would give us a glimpse of what is important in life. Advances in art, science, technology, politics, cultures, education, society, economy and various others could be discovered while living in space. Although not every aspect of life would necessarily be beneficial or optimistic, but our imagination and creativity must remain optimistic in order to strive for something better.
http://www.spaceemblemart.com/
http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/living/index.html
