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Ashland, Oregon
October 31, 2015
©Dale Haussner
Salvador Dalí and his "The Persistence of Memory" make an appearance on foot at the 2015 Ashland Halloween Parade.
Guests at Yorkshire ArtSpace: Persistence Works.
Picture: copyright Rich Linley / 2009
Sheffield Contemporary Art Forum
Gallery Crawl, Friday April 3, 2009
1. A Picture of You? Identity in Contemporary British Art
Featuring British artists Grayson Perry, Gillian Wearing, Mona Hatoum and Hew Locke. Graves Gallery, (above Central Library), Surrey St. S1 1XZ
2. Guido van der Werve
Solo exhibition by the Dutch artist featuring videos accompanied by his own piano compositions. Site Gallery, 1 Brown Street. S1 2BS
3. Reworking
Group exhibition from a collective grown out of Goldsmiths, University of London, exploring work in a post-industrial present.
Persistence Works, 21 Brown Street. S1 2BS
At present, Persistence Market Research values the global noninvasive prenatal testing market at just over US$ 665 Mn, and expects the market to incur revenue growth at an impressive 10.2% CAGR. According to the report, titled “Noninvasive Prenatal Testing Market: Global Industry Analysis and Forecast, 2016-2024,” the global demand for noninvasive prenatal testing will keep surging on the account of rising innovations in prenatal screening products.
Terror - Persistence Tour
Bataclan - Paris - 30.01.2012
Nicolas Gaire
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In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins; not through strength, but through persistence."
- Gautama Buddha (bet. 486 and 483 BCE), Ancient Indian Spiritual Leader, Founder of Buddhism
Cunayan Falls, Bgy. Pimentel, San Luis, Aurora Province.
The mission to Orbitar began not with a thunderous launch, but with the quiet anticipation of those who had dedicated years to the dream of interstellar discovery. The crew aboard the ISV Pioneer had trained for a myriad of scenarios, their minds and bodies honed for the challenges of a world beyond the skies of Earth.
Their journey was spent in the quiet camaraderie that forms between those who share a common purpose and the understanding that they might be the first to set foot on a new world. The vessel that carried them was a masterpiece of human engineering, a ship designed not just for travel, but for the establishment of humanity’s first extra planetary outpost.
Upon arrival, Orbitar was as foreboding as it was breathtaking. Its vast landscapes were a sea of dunes and stone, painted in the unrelenting reds and browns of iron oxide. The crew’s initial surveys were filled with wonder and trepidation, the stark beauty of the planet belying its inhospitable nature.
The drones were their lifeline, eyes and ears spread across the desolate terrain, each programmed to seek out the most vital resource—water. The machines flew in precise patterns, their sensors peering beneath the surface, probing for signs of ice among the aridity.
The crew’s optimism began to wane with each passing sol. The planet was calm, yielding no secrets, it's surface a seemingly endless desert. Their technology, so reliable during simulations on Earth, met it's match against the mysterious radiation of Orbitar, an insidious and previously unknown force that irreparably damaged their water reclamation systems.
The careful redundancies built into the mission design were defeated by a phenomenon unknown to the scientists and engineers who had prepared for so many other eventualities. But not this.
This dire turn brought the mission to a precipice. The prospects of finding water grew dim, and the reality of their vulnerability set in—a sobering reminder of the fragility of human life in the vastness of space.
It was during this time of hardship that Surveyor 3 went dark. The loss of communication with one of their most advanced drones was a blow to the already flagging morale. However, when the drone's signal flickered back to life, it brought with it the first sign of hope—the images of the ice formations within a sheltered basin, a discovery that would redefine the entire mission.
The discovery of ice on Surveyor 3’s visual feed was a catalyst that ignited a flurry of activity within the outpost. A mixture of relief and exhilaration swept through the crew as they planned their next steps.
A team of their best, equipped with specialized gear for the trek, was quickly assembled. The journey to the basin was daunting, a traversal across the rugged expanse that would test both their physical limits and their resolve. The twin moons of Orbitar provided their only light, casting a silver hue over the rocky landscape, guiding their path to the site of the discovery.
Their arrival at the basin was met with awe. The ice formations stood before them like ominous giants, frozen in time. With precision and care, they drilled into the pillars of ice, extracting the cores that would sustain them.
The process of converting ice to water began immediately. The crew worked tirelessly, establishing a makeshift refinery that buzzed with activity. The sound of machinery echoed off the basin walls, the thrum of human persistence and ingenuity.
With the successful extraction of water, the outpost began to thrive. Pipes were laid down, creating a network that connected the basin to the heart of the outpost. The once sparse and functional arrangement of domes and habitats expanded, growing into a complex capable of supporting the crew and their mission objectives.
The greenhouses, once dependent on the precious little water they had brought with them, now burst with verdant life. The plants within, carefully selected and genetically modified for Orbitar’s harsh conditions, began to flourish. The sight of green amidst the red landscape was a striking contrast—a visual representation of their success against all odds.
The crew’s spirits were lifted as they watched their hard work manifest into a sustainable living environment. They were no longer just visitors on Orbitar; they were residents, caretakers of the first human outpost on another world.
Word of the mission’s turnaround, of the triumph over adversity, reached Earth with the delay inherent to the vast distances of space. But when it did, the reaction was electric. The world, which had watched the mission with a collective held breath, now exhaled in jubilation.
The success of the Orbitar mission sparked a renaissance in space exploration. The discovery of ice and the establishment of a sustainable human presence on another world galvanized the population. It was a unifying moment for humanity, a shared victory that transcended borders and disputes.
This success story rippled through societies, inspiring a new generation to look up at the stars with wonder and ambition. The tale of Orbitar was not just one of survival, but of growth, of humanity’s relentless drive to explore the universe and find it's place among the stars.
The mission to Orbitar would be chronicled as a significant milestone in human history. The crew’s experiences—their trials, their victories, their day-to-day lives on the alien world—would be studied and remembered for generations to come.
As the outpost grew and the mission evolved, it became clear that the legacy of Orbitar was not confined to the records and the memories of those who had lived it. It was a living, breathing, attestation to human ambition and adaptability.
The pioneers of Orbitar had set the stage for what could be humanity’s greatest adventure—expanding civilization beyond Earth, becoming a multiplanetary species. The ice, once a symbol of mere survival, now represented the foundation of a future rich with potential.
As the outpost continued to expand and the mission progressed, the explorers looked out upon their new world with a sense of ownership and belonging. They had come to Orbitar as scouts and had become its first inhabitants, its stewards, and in doing so, they had assured that humanity’s foray into the stars was not a fleeting endeavor, but a permanent stride into the vast, uncharted wilderness of the universe.
Art Sheffield Ambassadors and their guests were invited to Persistence Works, home of Yorkshire ArtSpace, for complimentary drinks and 'behind-the-scenes' access to artists and their studios. This image shows David Garratt's studio (all artwork and images of artwork copyright of the artist)
This photo was taken at friend's property who I've recently reconnected. He's a retired mathematician who has an amazting home.
Going to try and spend more time there to share some creative projects together.
Image Credit: The World According to Marty (permission granted to modify) www.flickr.com/photos/martijnvandalen/4590740983/
Quotation by George Herbert.
Westport. A rugged old campaigner, Perseverance has been working since she was launched in 1927 at Los Angeles.
Lionheart - Persistence Tour
Bataclan - Paris - 30.01.2012
Nicolas Gaire
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Persistence is key.
Your path might be more curved and bumpier than others'. But in the end, with persistence, you will still reach your destination. :)
Persistence Tour, Paris, France
January 20th 2014
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Persistence Tour, Paris, France
January 20th 2014
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...will write the grace logo on your eyes as you turn your head away (the effect also works on a camera)
As I am lying on my towel watching the kids play on the beach I am looking at my camera and the hotel vendor leaned over me while I snapped this shot! I love candids!
The Lunar Persistence Apparatus is a robotic sculpture consisting of a teleprojector and a computerized motor assembly that strives to project a duplicate of the Moon in the precise direction of the Moon forever. Created by Robb Godshaw with support from the Frank-Ratchye Fund for Art @ the Frontier
Walls of Jericho - Persistence Tour
Bataclan - Paris - 30.01.2012
Nicolas Gaire
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The persistence of motion is what gives us such things as animation, stop-motion, etcetera. We know where something is going based on its relative direction and motion. Light, however, functions differently - the persistence of points of light in an image sensor only serves as a marker of where the light has been, but not where it's going.
Lionheart - Persistence Tour
Bataclan - Paris - 30.01.2012
Nicolas Gaire
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