This collaborative installation investigates our species' place within Earth's long history by bridging science and artistic expression. Created by Fernando Mota and Mário Melo Costa, the work utilizes natural materials and the I Ching to structure an immersive musical and visual landscape. The project invites reflection on human influence on the planet through a unique blend of performance art and geological context.
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This video art installation explores the intersection of science and art, confronting geological time with human time to reflect on our species' role in Earth's history. Created by Fernando Mota and Mário Melo Costa, the work incorporates natural materials and the Chinese oracle I Ching to structure its musical performance.
‘Until the End of the World’ is an evocative research project that bridges the gap between scientific inquiry and artistic expression. By placing geological time scales in dialogue with the relatively brief human experience, the work asks fundamental questions about our influence on the planet and our place within the Earth's long historical narrative. The installation serves as a space for reflection, using natural elements as both physical components and conceptual inspiration. At the core of the installation is a performance-based musical work directed by Fernando Mota, which utilizes natural materials to create its auditory landscape. The structural and instrumental framework is guided by the ancient Chinese oracle I Ching, infusing the piece with a system of chance and order. This collaborative project is integrated into the 'Dar a Ouvir' program, a co-production between the Educational Service of the Jazz ao Centro Clube (JACC) and the Convento São Francisco in Coimbra, reflecting the institution's commitment to supporting complex, interdisciplinary art.
Entry to the installation is free. The exhibition is open from Wednesday to Monday between 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM, with the last entry at 7:30 PM. For further information or pre-reservations, visitors may contact the box office directly at 239 857 191 or via email at [email protected].
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