"live" fog artwork - tate modern

On Friday I went to Tate Lates, held at the Tate Modern, where I experienced the gallery after hours. There were multiple activities including: dj sets, 10 minute art talks, finger knitting, entry to the exhibitions for a reduced rate, live artwork and many more. I have wanted to visit Tate Lates for a while now, as a friend has gone mulitiple times and always has good and interesting things to say about it. Tate Lates is a different way of expirencing art, it felt more atmospheric. I found it slightly odd though because I don't really find myself in art gallaries in the evening. On Friday Fujiko Nakaya's work was being shown, and I was intreged to see it.

Fujiko Nakaya is an installation and video artist, most widely recognised for her fog sculptures. She created the vapour sculpture by pumping water at high pressure through small nozzles positioned around outside. Personally, I really liked the interactive artwork of the Japanese artist Fujiko Nakaya. This is due to the fact you were able to be part of the artwork, instead of just looking at it. It allows you to engange in the subject of art in a different way.

Nakaya has created fog gardens, falls, and geysers all over the world. The fog must be made of pure water vapour, allowing it to interact with the atmosphere correctly. She uses hundreds of nozzles, that emit water vapour at high speed, creating the fog. She tested this out in wind tunnels to discover how the fog performed in different weather conditions. The fog requires tests and retests as it reacts to various atmospheric conditions differently. The process of creating the fog is a significant and scientific one; understanding the science behind the fog is important as the consistency must be right. Nakaya’s works link closely between art and science.

The fact Nakaya's work consists of science as well as art is also one of the reasons I am really intrested in her work. Also I find the link between science and art fascinating, as they're not very similar aspects or subjects. The fact she can associate them both togther inspires me, and makes me want to do the same.

I found it intrestering how people were reacting to the instilation. Everyone was really relaxed. People were dancing and screaming, as you couldn't see anything further than a metre around you. It created a real atmosphere. I would really advise you to find time to visit this incredible piece of work, it is truely fascinating!

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