Star Diaries
Location
FA-255
Start Date
2-5-2025 10:10 AM
Department
Art + Design
Abstract
This exhibit invites viewers to engage their imagination and wonder about the mysteries of outer space. The installation features sculpted planets displayed on a wall, accompanied by pedestals showcasing detailed terrains of these fictional worlds, each with descriptions of their unique characteristics. Inspired by the vastness of the sky, as well as books and films about space exploration, this project seeks to evoke curiosity about what lies beyond our reach. My research focuses on sculpting techniques and terrain modeling using accessible materials, as well as identifying key planetary features that make a world feel recognizable yet otherworldly. Works by Stanisław Lem, games like No Man’s Sky, and films such as Star Wars and Stargate have significantly influenced my creative vision, particularly in world-building and procedural design. To construct these planets, I will use plaster to create large-scale, half-sphere models mounted on the wall, drawing viewers’ attention as if they were gazing at celestial bodies. Interviews and external resources have helped me refine my approach to scale and presentation, ensuring the exhibit is both immersive and thought-provoking. Additionally, augmented reality (AR) will provide an interactive layer, offering deeper insights into each planet’s surface and composition. This exhibit is designed to spark curiosity and inspire a sense of wonder, encouraging visitors to contemplate the possibilities of space exploration. By engaging with these fictional worlds, I hope to reignite the childlike sense of awe that comes from looking up at the stars and imagining the unknown.
Faculty Sponsor
Lauren Meranda
Star Diaries
FA-255
This exhibit invites viewers to engage their imagination and wonder about the mysteries of outer space. The installation features sculpted planets displayed on a wall, accompanied by pedestals showcasing detailed terrains of these fictional worlds, each with descriptions of their unique characteristics. Inspired by the vastness of the sky, as well as books and films about space exploration, this project seeks to evoke curiosity about what lies beyond our reach. My research focuses on sculpting techniques and terrain modeling using accessible materials, as well as identifying key planetary features that make a world feel recognizable yet otherworldly. Works by Stanisław Lem, games like No Man’s Sky, and films such as Star Wars and Stargate have significantly influenced my creative vision, particularly in world-building and procedural design. To construct these planets, I will use plaster to create large-scale, half-sphere models mounted on the wall, drawing viewers’ attention as if they were gazing at celestial bodies. Interviews and external resources have helped me refine my approach to scale and presentation, ensuring the exhibit is both immersive and thought-provoking. Additionally, augmented reality (AR) will provide an interactive layer, offering deeper insights into each planet’s surface and composition. This exhibit is designed to spark curiosity and inspire a sense of wonder, encouraging visitors to contemplate the possibilities of space exploration. By engaging with these fictional worlds, I hope to reignite the childlike sense of awe that comes from looking up at the stars and imagining the unknown.