Eclipse: What Happens Next?
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A new species of beetle has been discovered in the forests of BC. Scientists have been unable to study these beetles in depth, because of a peculiar sensitivity to changes in light. It is known that the beetles react to a solar eclipse, but we are unsure of what new form the beetles take after the reaction. Do you know?
Sometimes it helps to look at what beetles used to do many years ago, and compare that with what beetles do today. Are there any differences? Which differences might be exaggerated in the future? What changes have developed in similar species over time? Sometimes it seems like evolution has taken a strange leap, because we haven't discovered the full story yet. Do beetles take a strange leap in the future? What kind of environment will exist for beetles of the future? Will they look anything like today's beetles? |
In 2017, Curiosity Collider funded the first phase of this project as part of their process producing a multidisciplinary event in which the project was featured:
ECLIPSE: TOTAL ALIGNMENT
Art and Science Explore the Momentary Darkness
ECLIPSE: TOTAL ALIGNMENT
Art and Science Explore the Momentary Darkness
For this project, I created a series of beetles, and presented them as greenware (unfired) at Eclipse: Total Alignment. I invited participants respond to the abstract above, look at the greenware beetles, and draw the beetle after an eclipse-induced transformation.
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This is a work in progress!
I have selected two submissions and merged them into a single design. Since completing the ceramic component of this design, I have learned to weld, and will make a metal armature to support the design. Learning a new skill takes time! This page will be updated when I am ready to display the final piece. |
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Rules posted for participants at the event and on the online submission form:
1. If you don't feel you are strong at drawing, please submit anyway. A simple drawing and well thought out concept are encouraged.
2. By submitting your idea, you agree to allow your text and image to be published by me in promotion of this project.
3. You will retain the rights to your original text and image, and you will be clearly credited anywhere your original text and image are published.
4. The deadline to submit is the 30th of September 2017. Late / incomplete entries will not be considered.
5. Your email will be added to my events mailing list, and you will be contacted by email to let you know the results.
6. Images should not be larger than 1GB.
7. Please do not submit any information not requested in the submission form, it will not be reviewed.
1. If you don't feel you are strong at drawing, please submit anyway. A simple drawing and well thought out concept are encouraged.
2. By submitting your idea, you agree to allow your text and image to be published by me in promotion of this project.
3. You will retain the rights to your original text and image, and you will be clearly credited anywhere your original text and image are published.
4. The deadline to submit is the 30th of September 2017. Late / incomplete entries will not be considered.
5. Your email will be added to my events mailing list, and you will be contacted by email to let you know the results.
6. Images should not be larger than 1GB.
7. Please do not submit any information not requested in the submission form, it will not be reviewed.
