On 18 September we went to the ArtScience Museum Future World: Where Art Meet Science. Going back to one of my sources of inspiration for interactive art. You can read more about my initial impressions here. Visiting this amazing place for the fourth time!!
The experience of exploring art, science and connections between them which are inextricably bound is expressed in the interactive artworks by teamLab. teamLab is a group of ultra-technologists known for its innovative use of digital technology as a medium for art. They are made up many talented and creative group of artists, engineers, animators and architects. They are constantly breaking new grounds in artistic expression, creating worlds of magic and metaphor.
This field trip gave me an invitation to have fun, play, and to explore, but also to reflect on my own position to the relative world, other people and the universe as I mentioned in my previous reflection. It is a place where art, science and technology meet; a realisation of Leonardo famous maxim, “everything connects”.
The one that still inspires me would be the Story of the Time When Gods were Everywhere.
In this interactive, digitally projected world, visitors can create their own world by touching on the hieroglyphics characters, which then transform into natural elements such as wind, rain, trees and mountains. Hence, acting like “gods”. When one touches a character, the story begins to unfold. The elements of nature that are born from the characters influence each other. For instance, if you touch “earth” and “rain” at the same time, a grass grove would appear. If it snows, the earth would freeze.
I find that this concept of using hieroglyphics and understanding of causal relationships between different elements very intriguing. This artwork also requires collaborative creation which in my opinion very significant in creating an interactive installation. It also educates us about ancient Chinese characters which I find close ties to my roots. Hoping to visit this place again!
Closing off the visit with some selfies!
