Cosmological Element Event 2

         The first Cosmological Event was such a fun experience that I had to attend another lecture to learn more about the art and people associated with the program. This time around the learning experience was focused on space ecologies. Space ecology addresses the fundamental effects of space on the dynamics of individual species and on the structure, dynamics, diversity, and stability of multispecies communities. Spatial ecology actively engages in deconstructing dominant paradigms about the future and develops alternative models through a combination of critical inquiry and hands-on experimentation.


        The people that I had the pleasure of getting to hear talk to were part of an organization called the National Reconnaissance Office. They explained their job as having the opportunity to develop, build, launch, and operate space reconnaissance systems and conduct intelligence-related activities for U.S. national security. It was fascinating to hear about being able to learn more about their work and how important their jobs are for important research.



        An amazing experiment that I learned about during their presentation was sending a bonsai tree and a bouquet of flowers into the atmosphere. The bonsai tree was launched into space being filmed by Go Pro cameras throughout its journey. This form of art was also done with the thought of having a helpful effect on society as well as inspiring people to want to explore the unknown of space.












Pictures:

Chagochkin, Pavel. “Grass in Glass Sphere in Outer Space. Ecology Concept. 3D Rendering. Stock Illustration - Illustration of Life, Deep: 185810335.” Dreamstime, 9 June 2020, www.dreamstime.com/grass-glass-sphere-outer-space-ecology-concept-d-rendering-image185810335.

“National Reconnaissance Office.” Wikipedia, 9 Apr. 2023, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Reconnaissance_Office.

Artnet News. “Artist Launches Bonsai Tree Into Space.” Artnet News, 2 Oct. 2014, news.artnet.com/art-world/artist-launches-bonsai-tree-into-space-65519.



Sources:

“Paperback.” Princeton University, press.princeton.edu/books/paperback/9780691016528/spatial-ecology. Accessed 19 May 2023.

“Seads.” SEADS, seads.network/. Accessed 19 May 2023.

“National Reconnaissance Office.” Wikipedia, 9 Apr. 2023, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Reconnaissance_Office.

“Artists.” Cosmological Elements, cosmoselements.art/Artists. Accessed 19 May 2023.

Artnet News. “Artist Launches Bonsai Tree Into Space.” Artnet News, 2 Oct. 2014, news.artnet.com/art-world/artist-launches-bonsai-tree-into-space-65519.

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