This series of three 60min workshops will discuss practical ways to translate science into materials to create art based on Science. We invite you to review the information under each theme via the link below before arrival at the workshops, for background information central to the sessions
https://www.convergenceinitiative.org/convergence-scimat-mozilla
Session1, 12th March,1700-1800 GMT
Science to Concept.
Goal: Learn scientific familiarization, de-jargonization, synthesis & conceptualization for communication.
Outcome: A 100 word press release.
Session2, 13th March, 1330-1430 GMT
Concepts to Materials.
Goal: Learn translation of concepts to materials by practicing divergent thinking.
Outcome: The creation of a MindMap and the development of Simile.
Session3, 14th March 1745 - 1845 GMT
Emotive engagement: materiality and metaphor.
Goal: Recognize emotive properties of materials and how they can be used to spark curiosity and wonder directed to scientific engagement.
Outcome: An Art Concept science-based.
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Cristian is a Chilean Canadian award-winning communicator, educator, scientist, designer & artist. Since 2016, he leads the Convergence Initiative, promoting transdisciplinary work among scientists, designers & artists.