The Universe, Art and Humanity
How can we find a meaning of life within the universe?
How can we share the pleasure of life within the universe?
The universe embraces everything, from particle to the everlasting whole universe, and humans as a part of the universe, a holistic idea is applied. The universe signifies both perceivable and unperceivable – as well as the ideas of causation and uncertainty. From the cosmic point of view such as microcosm and macrocosm – inside and outside, things are interconnected.
The universe, art and humanity can coexist in harmony. Believing this, a poetic expression that touches upon the essence of the universe is explored, in the hope of sharing happiness among others throughout society. Beauty is within us as well as within the universe. When these resonate, every single moment of our lives can be delightfully flourished.
Yuri Tanaka
Biography
Ph.D. of Fine Arts. Currently, a visiting researcher at Kyoto City University of Arts, a visiting scientist at CERN, and an expert at ITACCUS (International Astronautical Federation Technical Committee for the Cultural Utilisation of Space).
Aiming to unveil the hidden beauty and aesthetics within the universe, she has been pursuing practice-based research through interdisciplinary collaboration. In particular, the interconnectedness of art and physics is her main focus. Through the methodology of dialogic mediation, she brings to light ‘the universe’ as a mutually acceptable idea among different experts to embrace all diverse elements, striving to enhance collaboration between artists/designers and scientists/engineers through primarily the creation of installations in public spaces or at art and science festivals.