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Art-Science Fusion (Call for submissions)

Traditionally perceived as non-overlapping domains, art and science are often seen as distinct fields. However, our project seeks to challenge this notion by visually conveying the elegance and beauty inherent in science to the general public. The ultimate goal is to unite individuals and ideas from both realms, cultivating a collaborative environment that ignites innovation and sparks creativity.

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Purpose of the activity:

  • To artistically render and creatively recreate natural science results, fostering interdisciplinary interaction between artists and scientists.

  • To enhance the aesthetic appreciation of scientists and provide platforms for artists to be engaged in science.

  • The ultimate outcomes will be exhibited at online platforms or public halls, aiming to increase public interest in both art and natural sciences.

  • This project is a non-profit activity, but participants can profit from their created works. We (the organizers) do not claim any copyright from the participants.

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Potential Participants:

  • Scientists/ Students in nature science major: To artistically render and creatively reinterpret natural science results, fostering interdisciplinary interaction between art and science.

  • Aspiring young designers/art creators/students in art major: The created works can be used as graduation projects or portfolio samples, and the finished products can be exhibited in art galleries or on online public platforms.

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Project Process:

  • Step 1, Call for submission: (1) Submission from the natural sciences division for aesthetic appeal scientific results (we would like the authors/participants to define beauty expansively, and we encourage free innovation in submissions). (2) Submissions from the art division for representative works (such as painting, sculpture, artistic 3D modeling, design, etc.).

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      Examples 1.1 of submission types for (1), (artistic recreation of scientific research data):

     Examples 1.2 of submission types for (1), (aesthetically appealing original scientific research data):

  • Step 2, Artistic Recreation: Participants from (1) and (2) mutually select works or styles of interest from the other group (i.e., artists choose scientific works, and scientists choose artistic works). After communication and mutual agreement, they engage in artistic recreation based on the natural science data and content from (1). The purpose of this activity is to involve both scientists and artists in the creative process, producing visually appealing photography, paintings, or sculptures.

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  • Step 3, Exhibition and Awards: These works will be exhibited in art galleries or public venues accessible to the public. Exhibited pieces may be subject to public voting, and the creator with the highest votes may receive a small monetary prize.

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Possible outcomes of art+science recreation:

Reference Example 1 (Cover of scientific journals):

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[1-2]https://www.nature.com/ Nature jounal cover.

[3]Chad Hagen，https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2014/12/22/material-question

Reference Example 2 (artwork with a scientific theme):

[4]Sofia Crespo:  An artist working with biology-inspired technologies.

https://aiartists.org/sofia-crespo

[5]Suzanna Anker: A visual artist and theorist working at the intersection of art and the biological sciences. 

https://www.suzanneanker.com/artwork/remote-sensing

[6]Kim Keever：He worked briefly as a thermal engineer for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).  Then he switched careers to become a full-time artist.

https://www.kimkeever.com/abstract

Anticipated Exhibition Venues:  Art galleries (to be determined), public halls, public venues in academic institutions, and online platforms.

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Submission Information:

Submission Email: science_art2023@outlook.com

Submission Title: Category (Science/Art) + Name (can be a pseudonym or any chosen code) + Institution/School/Studio (this field can be left empty)

Email Content: Please provide a brief, public-facing description of your submitted work in one or two sentences.

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Curator： Dr. Lu Wang

This project was jointly planned and completed by 一脊，舒博雅，李沛东，张小吉.

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Dr. Lu Wang obtained her bachelor's degree from Sun Yat-sen University (China, Guangzhou). She graduated from her master's with distinction from Imperial College London (UK). Later on, she obtained a Ph.D. degree from the Max Planck Institute (Germany, Hamburg). Her research revolves around theoretical physics and specializes in nonlinear optics. She has received various notable academic awards, such as：

  • National Scholarship （Chinese Scholarship Council, CSC）

  • International Max-Planck Research Schools (IMPRS) fellowship from the Max Planck Institute (Germany)

  • Marie Sklodowska-Curie [1] Individual European Postdoctoral Fellowship with the Seal of Excellence (European Commission)

  • Severo Ochoa [2] Excellence Program Postdoctoral Fellowships (Spain).

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Dr. Wang is dedicated to integrating art and science, and to enhancing public understanding of science. She has co-hosted public science outreach events, including：

  • 2015 London, fusion of particle accelerator trajectories and women's fashion

  • 2017 Germany, a combination of theoretical physics and classical ballet workshop, a dance-themed physics activity at IMPRS retreat.

  • 2018， science outreach volunteering in Africa, Namibia.

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In the field of arts, Dr. Wang holds a Level-6 Classical Ballet Teacher Certificate from the China Education Association for International Exchange (CEFA, China-Russian joint certificate).

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[1] Marie Sklodowska-Curie, Nobel Prize winner

[2] Severo Ochoa, Nobel Prize winner

 
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