Exploring visual harmonies through liquid screens with Bego M. Santiago

In this interview, artist Bego M. Santiago discusses the creative process behind her series Cosmos: All That is Ordered. Cosmos: All That is Ordered is a series of installations that blends sacred geometry, science, and spirituality, creating hypnotic and introspective experiences.

Listen to this podcast to learn about:

• The conceptual development of Cosmos: All That is Ordered and its use of sacred geometry to blend science with spirituality.
• The influence of Pythagorean cosmology in Bego's work and how she uses it to explore the harmony between chaos and order.
• Why Bego decided to develop her work as an ongoing series of installations.
• How Bego approaches the challenges of working with liquid screens and achieving a holographic effect.

Highlights

• (01:54) Bego provides an overview of Cosmos: All That is Ordered, describing its elements.
• (06:00) Bego discusses her inspirations for the series, focusing on sacred geometry and its significance.
• (10:34) Balancing the elements of chaos and harmony.
• (14:37) Bego explains the technical process of developing liquid screens and prototyping.
• (18:00) The importance of collaboration with experts in refining the installations.
• (20:45) How scholarly research and reading shaped the development of Cosmos.
• (24:12) Audience reactions to Bego's work.
• (27:50) The influence of Pythagorean philosophy and its connection to the themes explored in the series.
• (30:22) Bego shares the challenges and lessons learned from the project.

About Bego M. Santiago

Bego M. Santiago is a visual artist born in Santiago de Compostela, working between Europe and the United States. Her practice spans various disciplines, from photography to scenography, with a focus on new media art and immersive installations. Bego's work investigates the boundaries between reality and representation, often through the use of light and holographic effects.

Key Takeaways from this interview with Bego M. Santiago

Exploring sacred geometry

Cosmos: All That is Ordered uses sacred geometry as a conceptual foundation, drawing on Pythagorean cosmology to create experiences that are both immersive and reflective. The installations aim to evoke emotions and introspection by integrating geometric symbolism with artistic expression.

The technical challenges of liquid screens

Bego discusses the challenges she faced when developing liquid screens for the series, such as finding water-resistant materials that could maintain the desired visual effect. She also shares insights on how collaboration with experts helped refine these installations.

Scholarly research as a driving force

For Bego, scholarly research is a vital part of her process. Each project within the Cosmos series emerged from extensive reading and research into geometry, spirituality, and cultural symbolism. This interdisciplinary approach not only shapes the visual elements but also gives depth to the viewer's experience, connecting the rational with the mystical.

Creating a series to explore evolving themes

Originally not intended as a series, Cosmos: All That is Ordered evolved as Bego continued to explore more questions raised by her initial work. This ongoing approach allows her to dive deeper into the themes of harmony, chaos, and the connection between science and spirituality, expanding the possibilities of immersive art.

Links from the podcast  

• Visit Bego M. Santiago's website
• Follow Bego M. Santiago on Instagram
• Watch COSMOS: All That is Ordered
• Explore FOLLOW THE PATH
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