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 Color Light Motion     For my third event, I attended Color Light Motion on June 3rd. From the Zoom meeting, two projects that captured my attention most were Glacier Trilogy, and CORALS. What I find particularly intriguing about these projects is that they both address critical and urgent environmental concerns. Furthermore, the projects skillfully leverage technology to their advantage, resulting in captivating installations that not only mesmerize viewers but also actively involve and captivate them in unique manners.      Theresa Schubert's Glacier Trilogy "is an immersive artwork investigating glaciers as the starting point of fluvial systems and the future of water in climate crisis" (Schubert). The Glacier Trilogy consists of three parts, with the first being a synthetic archive, the second revolving around Earth's memory, and the third simulating glacial water systems. This Color Light Motion event specifically highlighted the third part of the tri...

 Space + Art       This week's lecture videos delved into the captivating history of space exploration, shedding light on humanity's involvement and remarkable discoveries. A comprehensive grasp of space necessitates a thorough understanding of its history. Throughout the lectures, we explored pivotal events such as the enthralling space race, the courageous ventures of animals into space, and the monumental achievement of the 1969 moon landing. The intricacies of space continue to elude our comprehension, amplifying its profound allure. As Professor Vesna touched on, Space has long captivated the imagination of people around the world, inspiring and influencing popular culture, media, and art. One specific aspect of space that I wanted to further research in the art world was zero gravity.       While looking into Space Art, I stumbled upon a fascinating video that introduced me to the incredibly talented artist Eyal Gever. Eyal Gever is a celebr...