Laura Ponce, Event 1 Blog Post, DESMA 9

    Attending Ryszard W. Kluszczynski's lecture was a very eye-opening experience that not only

broadened my understanding of new media arts and cyberculture but also provided invaluable insights

into how art, science, and technology all come together to serve a purpose. During week 3, we talked

about robotics and art. Specifically, Professor Kusahara explained how engineers in Japan find ways to

make robots a need, not a luxury. Kusahara mentions making robots that respond to natural disasters

and medical emergencies (Vesna, n.d.). I was reminded of this in Kluszczynski's exploration of

scientific innovations that serve humanity. This can also be related to Gijs van Bon’s work, where

humanity and machines coincide (van Bon, n.d.). I really enjoyed this particular segment of the Zoom

meeting because it showed how art can simplify and help communicate complex scientific concepts to

those who are not professionals in that specific topic. Similarly, just this past week, Body Code, a

website dedicated to making animations of complex biomedical processes, was part of our resources list

(Berry, 2003).  His discussion of vibrating sculptures was a great way to show how art can engage

multiple senses and provoke cognition. Through Kluszczynski's experience, I was able to find a soft

spot in the power of art and how it has the ability to shape our understanding of contemporary issues.

His exhibitions show how art can increase awareness of societal concerns. By incorporating elements of

scientific advancements that are personal to me, I want to create a meaningful innovation for my

midterm that can also be useful for the general public. I absolutely recommend attending events

featuring people like Ryszard W. Kluszczynski to my classmates. His insights into how art, science,

and technology offer a different perspective and relates to the foundation of our class. 


Citations

  1. Berry, D. (2023, October 10). Body code. WEHI. 

https://www.wehi.edu.au/wehi-tv/body-code-2/ 

  1. Vesna, Victoria. (n.d.) Professor Machiko Kusahara on Japanese robotics

  2. van Bon, Gijs. (n.d.). http://www.gijsvanbon.nl/ 

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