A level Art and Design Portfolio
The significance of Projecting Light to depict the Universe through Visual Arts
"I have inside me the winds, the deserts, the oceans, the stars, and everything created in the universe. We were all made by the same hand, and we have the same soul."
- Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist
By Radhika Punetha
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I believe astronomical art installations can make us connect with the universe, and while depicting the universe, lights can play a primal role. Hence I’ve experimented with lights and installations in this journey. The concepts of this portfolio can be divided into two parts, scientific and philosophical. Through this portfolio, one can see how humans have connected themselves to the universe throughout history.
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Experimenting with crystals and light to get first hand resources through photography.
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Artist Research and Experimentation: Taking Inspiration from artist Rohini Devasher's work through her interview, I created some works similar to hers and experimented with her techniques.
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Exploring the concept of Tarot cards and angels, and their connection to the universe.
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The significance of Zodiac Signs with relation to the universe.
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First Installation: Luminesce of Nature
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Second Installation: The Earth Shines Too
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Scroll used in the Second Installation
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Final Installation: Gravity