As we learned in lecture this week, nanotechnology is how we are able to manipulate things on an atomic scale and according to Richard Feynman, it also allows the creation of new effects. The creation of new effects is where, in my opinion, the concept of art becomes intertwined with nanotechnology. As shown in the photo below, artists and scientists have used their skills to create what is known as the "assembler concept" to understand molecular schemes and how they work in a creative and artistic way. The photo represents a set of atoms which are normally invisible to the human eye. However, nanotechnology and art have teamed up to give atoms an existence in real space, allowing scientists and students to do more analysis and studies on molecules.
The "Art in the Age of Nanotechnology" article showcased many examples of art influenced by nanotechnology. I was amazed to read about the invention of Boo Chapple's audio speakers made of bones because it demonstrates how nanotechnology allows endless possibilities for creations of art. This blew my mind away because it is such an innovative and original idea that would not have been possible without nanotechnology, which gave me a new appreciation and interest in this field.
NOKIA002forweb1.jp this photo is another creation of Boo Chapple. It is the creation of an edible phone.
Advances in technology have lead to the great creation of the spaceship, which has opened up the world of space to humans. Thanks to technology, we are able to explore a new world of the unknown, something that is very fascinating and exciting! Since there is so much mystery about life and existence apart from Earth, people have begun to use their imaginations to come up with what may or may not be out there. I thank technology because it has brought creativity to movie makers, for example, the series Star Wars, which is based off of characters and inventions from different worlds.
Inventions, such as the Hubble Space Telescope, has allowed us to view things outer space. For example, my favorite thing to look at are stars. The photo below shows constellations, which represents how art can be used to interpret space.
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I really liked the examples you included in your blog for this week. I think it's really cool how nanotechnology works, but I'm a little skeptical about the harmful effects that might come along with it. The Boo Chapple is such an interesting creation! Definitely a good use of nanotechnology in art! As for space, it's really fascinating when we make the connection to art. I personally would have never made the link myself but now that I've been exposed to it, it's so obvious like your examples with the constellations! Nice post!
Really good post this week. The edible phone is a cool invention, but it didn't look that good to eat. I enjoyed your Star Wars video, I also thought about Star Wars after learning this weeks material. Great last Post!
Hey Nicole, I really liked the edible phone picture--I've never seen that. I do have to agree with Alex though about it not looking so great to eat--still really cool though!
Hi Nicole,
ReplyDeleteI really liked the examples you included in your blog for this week. I think it's really cool how nanotechnology works, but I'm a little skeptical about the harmful effects that might come along with it. The Boo Chapple is such an interesting creation! Definitely a good use of nanotechnology in art! As for space, it's really fascinating when we make the connection to art. I personally would have never made the link myself but now that I've been exposed to it, it's so obvious like your examples with the constellations! Nice post!
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Really good post this week. The edible phone is a cool invention, but it didn't look that good to eat. I enjoyed your Star Wars video, I also thought about Star Wars after learning this weeks material. Great last Post!
ReplyDeleteHey Nicole,
ReplyDeleteI really liked the edible phone picture--I've never seen that. I do have to agree with Alex though about it not looking so great to eat--still really cool though!