A Convergence study on the Nano Technology & Nano Art

Abstract

Since the announcement of U.S National Nano technology Initiative (NNI) (2000.1), national comprehensive plans have been established in the world and governmental investment and studies on the convergence of Nano technology and Nano art have been made actively.BR At present, however, limited convergence is known in Nano technology and art, Nano technology and construction sector in Korea but there are only a few studies on active convergence with Nano technology and Nano art, that is, art, design field yet. Therefore, studies on convergence of Nano technology and Nano art should create new and creative value of the future and an opportunity that can be evolved into a newer type should be provided. The background and purpose of this study were made in this respect and method and scope of the study are as follows: First, we identify the possibility of research on convergence with science of arts, especially Nano art and ripple effect of Nano technology through theoretical review, summary of Nano art and Nano technology.BR Second, we analyze the cases of studies on a variety of convergence of Nano technology and Nano art through case studies and third we understand the art world and contents of Eduardo Kac, the master of Bio Art and Cris Orfescu, the master of Nano art 21 Project.BR The findings of this study and the contents are as follows: First, Nano technology has the feature that it can be applied to most original technology fields and plays a key role in the convergence with new technologies such as IT, BT and the effect will be even greater in the future. Second, it means that along with the convergence of science and technology, Nano technology is setting up a base to be applied and used in the cutting-edge industries in the future with solidarity with other various sectors such as architecture, humanities, science of arts, Nano art and especially recent development of 3D printing scanning technology results in the expansion of the scope of the product design and arts fields. Third, as shown in the example of Orfescu’s SEAD(Sciences, Engineering, Arts & Design) White Paper, the activation of production method of Nano art works, online international competition and festival is necessary and active industry-university-institute convergence research of related experts, scientists, artists and designers, nano companies and policy considerations of relevant authorities is needed.