Event 9:Space+Art | Resources


Like many people in my generation and others before me, the possibilities of space and space exploration have always been something I thought was solely made for novels and film. In most recent years, from a young age many children globally were exposed to iconic sci fi films and franchises. Star Wars and Star Trek have shaped generations like mine, and how we view space and its possibilities/ impossibilities. For this week's module “space and art” There were many themes that stuck out to me and many more that made me think deeper about technological space advancements. 


For starters, in professor Vesna's lectures we learn just how important art is when it comes to the development and advancement of space technologies. Novelists like Arthur C Clark, wrote about science fiction advancements, the space elevator being a perfect example. Later, this idea inspired Nasa engineers and created a genuine interest in possibly bringing these ideas to life, straight out of science fiction. A more forward way in which space and art have intersected  is through works like artists Arthur woods. A 3D sculpture named Cosmic Dancer, created by Woods was sent to space, signifying how art designed for space keeps evolving, and it gives artists new opportunities to create their projects in outer space. 







Tying it back to science fiction and creating imaginary space advancements through art and literature, artists like Chesley Bonestell, a popular artist who specialized in space inspired works. Bonestell is best known for his cover art for science fiction magazines, as well as many books that are based on science fiction exploration. 










Work Cited

“8 Space PT2 1280X720.” YouTube, 29 July 2013, www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLZMDpoP-u0&t=2s.

“Arthur C Clarke.” The Arthur C Clarke Foundation, 29 Jan. 2023, clarkefoundation.org/arthur-c-clarke-biography/.

“Bonestell - Image Gallery.” Chesley Bonestell, www.bonestell.org/Image-Gallery.aspx. Accessed 1 June 2023.

“Cosmic Dancer - A Space Art Intervention by Arthur Woods.” The Spaceflight Of The Cosmic Dancer: Arthur Woods : Space Artist, www.cosmicdancer.com/the_spaceflight_of_the_cosmic_dancer.php. Accessed 1 June 2023.

The Influence of Star Wars in American Culture, www.ipl.org/essay/The-Influence-Of-Star-Wars-In-American-FCNJW4588AB. Accessed 1 June 2023.

Images

“Bonestell - Image Gallery.” Chesley Bonestell, www.bonestell.org/Image-Gallery.aspx. Accessed 1 June 2023.

“Cosmic Dancer - A Space Art Intervention by Arthur Woods.” The Spaceflight Of The Cosmic Dancer: Arthur Woods : Space Artist, www.cosmicdancer.com/the_spaceflight_of_the_cosmic_dancer.php. Accessed 1 June 2023.

Weinberger, Sharon. “Arthur C. Clarke: The Final Interview.” Wired, 19 Mar. 2008, www.wired.com/2008/03/arthur-c-clarke/.

Comments

  1. Anubhav ChandlaJune 4, 2023 at 11:06 PM

    Hi Jake, I truly enjoyed reading your blog post for the week. I definitely related to your intro because growing up, I had always imagined space to be futuristic and not something I myself could interact with, which is why I too believe space education is important as well as its immersion in art. I appreciated your take on discussing how art has shaped space technologies such as the space elevator as it further pushes how interconnected these fields are. I also have never heard of the Cosmic Dancer, and it was interesting to hear more about it. Above all, great post!

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  2. Kieran LinnaneJune 11, 2023 at 9:44 PM

    Hi Jake, I enjoyed reading your blog post. I shared the same sentiment growing up about space and its existence only being somewhat distant to reality. The whole concept is still pretty mind blowing to me, and as someone who hasn't studied much engineering, I am amazed that people are able to create these vessels and aircraft technology.

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