Collective Mind or Baby Universe 예술과 물리학의 얽힘 by Nouzha Evans is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award 동상 in 디지털 아트 Competition Category.
동디지털 아트· 2025
Collective Mind or Baby Universe 예술과 물리학의 얽힘
by Nouzha Evans
Client: Radius Art Gallery
A' Design Award 동상 Winner in 디지털 아트 Category
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The Design
About Collective Mind or Baby Universe 예술과 물리학의 얽힘
양자물리학에서 얽힘은 동일한 기원을 가진 둘 이상의 입자가 서로 연결되어 큰 거리로 분리되어 있을 때조차 공간적 근접성을 공유하는 현상을 말합니다. 이러한 얽힘을 시각화하기 위해 작가는 입자들이 기원을 공유하도록 한 후 공간 속에서 자유롭게 풀어주면서 그들의 얽힘을 가시적으로 드러냈습니다. 양자 얽힘이라는 렌즈는 창작 실천에 있어 변혁적 힘으로 작용합니다. 이는 작가로 하여금 현실과 상호연결성의 본질을 탐구하도록 영감을 주며, 전통적인 학문적 경계와 벽을 허물도록 독려합니다.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award 동상
Collective Mind or Baby Universe 예술과 물리학의 얽힘, 이 작품은 A' Design Award 동상 수상작으로, 창의성, 독창성, 영민함으로 돋보이는 뛰어난 디자인에 수여되는 높은 권위의 인정입니다. 동상 수상작은 충분히 숙련되고 인상적으로 창의적인 작품으로, 디자이너의 폭넓은 경험, 상상력, 기지를 입증합니다. Collective Mind or Baby Universe 예술과 물리학의 얽힘, 이 작품은 높이 평가받고 감탄과 사랑을 받는 사물로서 두드러지게 전문적이고 혁신적일 것으로 기대됩니다. 이 동상 수상 디자인은 예술, 과학, 디자인, 기술의 모범 사례를 담고 있으며 세부에 대한 주의로 훌륭합니다. Collective Mind or Baby Universe 예술과 물리학의 얽힘, 이 작품은 필요를 훌륭하게 충족하고 욕망에 닿으며 감정을 매료하고 호기심을 불러일으킵니다.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- To the project's designer, the definition of "Collective Mind" differs from the sociological and psychological points of view. It represents a powerful symbol of the shared understanding that poets, artists, musicians, believers, scientists, elephants, butterflies, dogs, birds, plants, trees, rivers, oceans, and other living elements connect and react to the impact of the Universe around us all.She visualizes a collective mind where:
1- The perception of beauty resides in the interplay between the dazzling Sky's aesthetics and theoutstanding accomplishments in fundamental laws of physics.
2- She explores a possible similarity between an explosive universe giving birth to multiple baby universes and the informative explosion within the collective mind.
3- She likes the word "Mind" because it allows her to introduce the wiring concept we all experience within each other's minds and with other minds.
4- Artistically, this project aims to visualize the Universe as the grandiose "Collective Mind." - Dimensions & Packaging
- 12" x 12" 30 x 30 cm on a cardboard
Strong Red against Velvet Black - Tags
- Design, paint, chemistry, physics, data, measurements, colors, distribution,
- Production Technology
- The design originated from the artist's profound concept that the Universe is the ultimate "Collective Mind." She intentionally covered the entire background of the artwork in deep, velvety black paint, which is not merely a technical decision but a thought-provoking metaphor for the mysterious nature of dark matter in the Universe. This rich black backdrop highlights and enhances the vibrancy of the foreground colors, especially the striking reds and luminous hues. It invites the audience to engage with and interpret the mastery of color contrast. This technique mirrors the role of dark matter, which, although unseen and elusive, provides the essential gravitational framework that allows galaxies and stars to shine with exceptional clarity and brilliance.
- Design Challenge
- After years of experimenting with paint, the artist realized her innovative work needed scientific recognition. She sought acknowledgment based on the scientific principles of her materials and methods, intentionally excluding the use of paintbrushes. This focus highlighted the chemical and physical properties of her materials. Her key approaches include reading popular science literature to deepen her understanding, exploring gravity's role in space geometry in her studio, and engaging with physicists on Twitter since 2011 to share her findings. A significant challenge is obtaining valuable data from her art experiments, which require tools only found in astrophysics labs.
- Research
- Some critics argue that combining artistic expression with scientific inquiry may undermine the rigor typically found in scientific research. However, this project adopts a distinctive approach, fostering a thoughtful exploration of a significant question: When did the aesthetic appeal of color distribution in the universe become disconnected from the essence of art? Additionally, when did art begin to separate itself from the fundamental elements of color, shape, light, and motion?
Review from Paul Halpern, PhD
Professor of Physics, University of the Sciences, Philadelphia, PA
Dear Nouzha, Thanks for sharing images of your experimental
artwork. It is truly brilliant. What an amazing idea to employ
physical ideas to create your art. I am highly impressed.
Your website design is phenomenal too; it really highlights
the range of your work. I like the references to physicists
who are very familiar to me. Yes I can see your art being
used as a tool to help understand science.All the best - Inspiration
- Generally speaking, the term "Collective Mind" refers to the human capacity to think and act together, leaving individual differences.
This project's title stems from:
1- A sociological perspective with concepts likecollective consciousness (Émile Durkheim and Antonio Gramsci)
2- The psychological angle focuses on people sharing attention and experiencing a sense of togetherness. Distinct but related to the collective mind is the Collective Unconscious (Carl Jung).
3- Collective mind applications, for example, in teamwork, improving collaboration and enhancing group efficiency. Within any society, collective minds surface with shared experiences that can bridge political and ideological divides. - Project Duration
- "Collective Mind" was created in February, 2007 in San Rafael, California, and has been exhibited in the following locations over the years:
– Published in The Encyclopedia of Living Artists, Los Angeles, CA.
– Finalist: Award Sponsor: FASO; Judge: BoldBrush Jury
– Visual Projection – International Progressive Rock Festival, Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco, CA
– Multiple Projections – Cell Space, San Francisco, CA
– Solo Projection – Chabot Space Planetarium, Oakland, CA
– Multiple Solo Open Studios – Bay Area, CA - Operation Flow
- This innovative project aspires to revolutionize the collaboration between art designers and scientists, fostering a deeper cultural understanding while making significant strides in our comprehension of colors and shapes. As a dynamic educational tool, the design vividly illustrates the intricate interplay between physics and art. Notably, the profound mystery of dark matter and energy, which constitutes a staggering 95% of the universe's total composition, illuminates the extraordinary transformative potential of this initiative, inviting exploration and wonder.
- Patents
- "Collective Mind" visual artwork
Registered Copyright to Nouzha Evans
U.S. Copyright Office
101 Independence Ave. S.E.
Washington, D.C.
20559-6000
(202) 707-3000 - Team Members
- Nouzha Evans Artist, Creative Director, Designer
- Image Credits
- Copyright:
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Collective Mind, work of the visual arts
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