Baby Universe

master's thesis

• Author: Elena Štrok
• Mentor: Mirjana Vodopija (mentor)
• Committee member: Neven Bilić (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Damir Mataušić (član povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Igor Ruf (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Academy of Fine Arts; (Department of Graphic Arts); Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2021-05-28, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: FIELD OF ART; Fine Arts

Abstract

Baby Universe rad je koji ujedinjuje likovne, glazbene i performativne elemente u hibridnu cjelinu. Tematika rada dotiče se shvaćanja arhetipova kroz razne sustave, bilo mitološke ili psihološke, a glavna pretpostavka od koje kreće radnja utemeljena je u jednoj znanstvenoj teoriji u sferi astrofizike. Oslanjajući se na tu teoriju, u mojoj priči propituje se moguće uništenje Svemira kao posljedice remećenja trenutnog energetskog poretka zbog težnje Sunca i Mjeseca (suprotnih arhetipova) da se ujednače i spoje u jedno. Saznavši za novu vijest, sedam planeta Sunčevog sustava jedne noći vode diskusiju o postavljenom problemu te otkrivaju svoje strahove, nade i poglede na i život i smrt. Nakon razrješenja radnje, krajnji ishod ostaje nepoznat. Baby Universe je u svojoj formi gesamtkunstwerk, a osmišljen je, napravljen i izveden od strane jedne osobe, mene same.

Abstract (english)

Baby Universe is a work of art that combines visual, musical and performative elements into one hybrid whole. The theme of the work touches on the understanding of archetypes through various systems, either mythological or psychological, and the main assumption from which the action starts is based in a scientific theory in the field of astrophysics. The possible destruction of the Universe is questioned, as a consequence of the disturbance of the current energy order due to the tendency of the Sun and the Moon (opposite archetypes) to equalize and merge into one. Upon learning of the news one night, the seven planets of the solar system lead a discussion about the problem posed, revealing their fears, hopes, and general views on their own lives and deaths. Ultimately, there is an unexpected resolution, although the question of the next step of the outcome remains unanswered. In technical terms, the work is a gesamtkunstwerk thought of, made and executed by one person, myself.

• Keywords: Baby Universe; gesamtkunstwerk; igrokaz; performans; risografija; sitotisak; Sunce i Mjesec; život i smrt
• Keywords (english): Baby Universe; gesamtkunstwerk; play; performance; silkscreen; risography; the Sun and the Moon; life and death
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:215:000552
• Study programme: Title: Graduate studies of Graphic Arts; specializations in: Graphics, Applied graphics; Course: Graphics; Study programme type: university; Study level: graduate; Academic / professional title: magistar/magistra grafike (magistar/magistra grafike)
• Type of resource: Text
• File origin: Born digital
• Access conditions: Open access
• Created on: 2022-03-03 09:10:14