Ideas from Eve Andrée Laramée

I am currently thinking about two concepts that I could develop for the show. One is a serious one, and the other a more light-hearted one. (I will chose one or the other.)

The serious one would require research help. I am interested in investigating enzymes/proteins/organisms (natural or genetically modified), as well as inorganic materials that have the ability to break-down radioactive waste, and thus could be deployed to clean up contaminated areas. The Native American populations in the West have been affected (thru mining & milling of uranium, and also unsafe storage & burial of waste) such that the incidence of birth defects and certain cancers is higher in their populations than others - thus affecting their evolution. For this project, I would need help in identifying these agents of remediation; assistance in gathering accurate up-to-date statistics; and in finding images, microphotographs, charts, diagrams and numerical statistics that could be visualized.

The other concept I'm entertaining for the show is a humorous one, inspired by Olivia's talk, and has to do with desire and sexual selection. Think surfboards, electric guitars, and other objects of desire installed in the gallery with the floor flooded with a foot of fog from a fog machine. These objects would be altered/augmented (evolved) through the addition of images, text, or morphing the forms themselves creating a landscape of (teenage?) desire.

Your feedback on these two ideas would be apprieciated. The first concept is one I have been working on for a while, and it would be great to take it to the next level. It is very close to my heart - something I care about in a deep personal way. The second concept would be fun, and if it is consistent with the way the other creatives are interpreting evolution, then this may be the way to go.

Conference Feedback

Dear ARTISTS,
I am interested to know what your initial feelings were before, during, and immediately after the October conference. What did you know about evolution already? What did you learn? What is the one thing that stands out in your mind about the experience? What are your next steps?

Dear SCIENTISTS,
What do you think about the exchange of arts and science? What do you hope artists will take away from the Conference?

Candy Tate, Center for Creativity & Arts

Test Post from CCA Staff

This post is a test post by the CCA staff to determine if all invited artists and scientists can create a post (rather than just posting a comment/response) as long as they create a gmail email account or use their existing account. At the conclusion of this test the CCA will be sending you an email about participating in this blog and will provide you with contact information for the artists and scientists you met in October as well as some department contacts.

Thank you.

WELCOME

On behalf of the Emory College Center for Creativity and Arts we welcome participants in the October 2008 Evolution/Revolution Symposium to use this new blog to continue the exciting discussions that began last month. Please let us know if you have any questions for the CCA by writing to creativity@emory.edu. Thank you for your interest in participating with us.

Sincerely,
Center for Creativity and Arts Staff
Emory College
Atlanta, Georgia