About PRELIFE
The origin of life is one of science’s greatest unsolved puzzles. Several theories exist, but there is no consensus. PRELIFE is built on an interdisciplinary approach in which astronomy, biology. chemistry, computer science, earth and planetary sciences, education science, mathematics, and physics work together on the question ‘How and under what conditions did life arise on Earth, and how common are these conditions in the universe?‘ These questions are also alive in society, which is why teachers, schoolchildren and the public will be involved in the search for answers, through educational projects and collaborations with artists and museums.
CARADT’s Role in PRELIFE
We will collaborate with the PRELIFE consortium within a work package titled ‘Bridging the Gap Between the Origin of Life Research and Society’. As part of this collaboration, we will coordinate artist residencies within three of the consortium’s research groups. These residencies aim to inspire artists to create installations based on the scientific discoveries of PRELIFE, which will then be showcased at art festivals, offering audiences a unique view of science through the lens of artistic interpretation.
The work package brings together a network of collaborators who bridge the fields of education, science, and art:
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The PRELIFE project officially launches on November 10, 2024. We are looking forward to contributing to the advancement of scientific knowledge and to broadening public understanding of life’s origins through art and design and congratulate main applicant prof. dr. Inge Loes ten Kate (Utrecht University) and all co-applicants with this magnificent news.
‘People are the product of their relationships with their environment. It’s important to understand how technological developments influence these relationships.’
Michel van Dartel is Research Professor Situated Art and Design at the Avans Centre of Applied Research for Art, Design and Technology (CARADT) and was affiliated with V2_Lab for the Unstable Media between 2005-2024. He holds an MSc in cognitive psychology and a PhD in artificial intelligence.
‘Without collaboration, impact is impossible. So… let's connect, and make a sustainable impact on society.’
Wouter is Manager at the Centre of Applied Research of Art, Design & Technology (Caradt).
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