Notes from LAMINAproject’s Manifesto: Art of the Un/Seen
By Ann Parkin
In the 21st century, we’ve shifted from God and Man as the center of the universe to a culture influenced by modern science, which challenges our perception of reality.
This scientific shift has caused cultural anxiety, leading to efforts to reinstate traditional hierarchies and reject scientific insights.
Science has questioned the concept of hierarchy in nature, triggering resistance from those clinging to the past.
Religion no longer serves as a reminder of our place in the cosmos, leaving room for exploration of new concepts rooted in scientific discoveries.
Art can play a vital role in shaping a new worldview based on scientific insights.
LAMINAproject artists aim to reconnect us to the universe and explore new realities granted by science.
Humans crave a sense of awe and a connection to something greater, seeking meaning beyond the everyday.
Science offers glimpses of the ineffable and unnamable, drawing us toward the mysteries of existence. It has opened us to different perspectives on the world and our place in it.
Art and science share the goal of breaking free from the personal and rediscovering the world beyond the visible.
LAMINAproject explores the underlying nature of reality revealed by tools like electron microscopes and particle accelerators.
It doesn’t focus on the technical aspects of science but rather the fundamental structure of reality.
Artists in this movement share a philosophical vision to uncover the deeper layers of newly discovered reality.
Artists and scientists both aim to make the invisible visible, delving into the mysteries of eternity and the structure of reality.
New scientific discoveries offer potent metaphors and themes that resonate with our lives.
Each aspect of nature revealed by science is a fragment of the same underlying fabric of reality.
This art reconnects us to deeper forces in the world and keeps our sense of wonder alive, serving as a portal to experiencing the knowledge and mystery at the heart of it all.