Workshops , Slovenia, Ptuj, 26 July 2010
Sciences and Arts Workshop – Abiogenesis
Gary Cass and Chandrasekaran
The Bio-Sciences and Arts workshop will use a narrative to encapsulate various different arts and sciences. One of the theories of Abiogenesis will be the underlying theme followed throughout the unit. The narrative starts with the formation of land masses upon the Earth’s surface, using geological rational. From volcanic eruptions and the massing of enormous continents, the programme will delve into the microscopic crystal structure of the minerals that make up this land. By applying an ancient art practice of painting with rock pigments to generate an art piece, each participant will give their personal interpretation of the Earth’s inorganic formation. Participants will theorise how these newly formed crystals with a periodic stable structure can change into the aperiodic stable structure of a quasi-crystal which may have given rise to the DNA molecule. By examining the DNA molecules chemical structure and properties, which code for life, participants will research how these codes can be utilised in other art forms, especially music.
Gary Cass and Chandrasekaran
The Bio-Sciences and Arts workshop will use a narrative to encapsulate various different arts and sciences. One of the theories of Abiogenesis will be the underlying theme followed throughout the unit. The narrative starts with the formation of land masses upon the Earth’s surface, using geological rational. From volcanic eruptions and the massing of enormous continents, the programme will delve into the microscopic crystal structure of the minerals that make up this land. By applying an ancient art practice of painting with rock pigments to generate an art piece, each participant will give their personal interpretation of the Earth’s inorganic formation. Participants will theorise how these newly formed crystals with a periodic stable structure can change into the aperiodic stable structure of a quasi-crystal which may have given rise to the DNA molecule. By examining the DNA molecules chemical structure and properties, which code for life, participants will research how these codes can be utilised in other art forms, especially music.
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