WEEK 8: Nanotechnology + Art

        Nanotechnology is a relatively new field, hence, I was particularly intrigued by the collaboration between nanotechnology and art. This week’s class material and outside material have enabled me to understand that the collaboration between these two fields helps advance both fields. 

         

         Nanotechnology enhances the creation of some very visually pleasing artworks. An example of this is “Nanomandala consists of a 15min video projected onto a disk of sand, 8 feet in diameter”, and is “a modern interpretation of an ancient tradition that consecrates the planet and its inhabitants to bring about purification and healing” (Curtin).   I was just absolutely amazed by this project and how many possibilities for advanced artistic explorations nanotechnology creates. Additionally, nanotechnology also helps with the conservation of older art pieces (Sunipapramanik). 


 

(Sandeen) 






(Stella Art Conservation)


         Artistic principles too have been able to elevate nanotechnological scientific inventions and discoveries. In fact, design researchers are able to help translate and create societal applications of nanotechnology (Loeve).  Furthermore, “The art projects in a research environment will stimulate the researchers adding aesthetic and emotional value to the scientific work, will provide grounds for developing new skills, and lead to new discoveries” (Academy of NanoArt).  All this means that art is able to add an additional dimension to nanotechnology. 


  

(Academy of NanoArt) 


    I believe that the most important contribution of art for nanotechnology is its ability to raise awareness about science as Dr. Gimzewski mentioned. Nanotechnology has a wide range of uses; however, it is not the most easy-to-understand concept for the general public. Here is where art helps ease these communication barriers and helps make nanotechnology more widely accepted in the general public.  



WORK CITED 


Curtin, John. “John Curtin Gallery.” Art.Base, 11 Mar. 2010, art.base.co/event/2104-art-in-the-age-of-nanotechnology#10. 

Sunipapramanik. “Art Conservation and Nanotechnology: A Wonderful Confluence of Arts and Sciences.” Sustainable Nano, 12 May 2017, sustainable-nano.com/2017/05/12/art-conservation-and-nanotechnology/. 

Loeve, Sacha. “Design and Aesthetics in Nanotechnology.” HAL, Springer, 17 Aug. 2018, halshs.archives-ouvertes.fr/halshs-01857742. 

Academy of NanoArt. Academy of NanoArt, 2017, nanoart.org/. 

Gimzewski, James. “Nanotechnology + Art .” 17 May 2021. 


Sandeen, Julie. Sustainable Nano , 12 May 2017, sustainable-nano.com/2017/05/12/art-conservation-and-nanotechnology/ . 

Stella Art Conservation, director. Nanotechnology in Art Conservation_Stella Art Conservation. YouTube, YouTube, 19 June 2019, www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8nEa_7rLvQ. 

Academy of NanoArt. NanoArt , 2017, nanoart.org/ . 



 


 




        


Comments

  1. Joseph_GreenMay 26, 2021 at 10:21 AM

    Thank you for your blog post Akshaya! I enjoyed it! Beyond raising awareness of nanotech what do you think the purpose of nanotech art is? What's the purpose of raising awareness of nanotech anyways? Is there anything beyond quasi-political raising awareness campaigns or "art pour l'art" in the Nanomandala? What is the significance of putting a mandala in nanospace?

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