In Arcana Tectonica, an inflatable model of the lithosphere comes to life through projection mapping, revealing the hidden rhythm of the planet – the movement of tectonic plates, magma outflows, and the cycles of ocean basins. Gradually, the silhouettes of dried-up rivers emerge, reminding us that water is an indispensable resource and that without it, the planet’s life pulse would cease.
Arcana Tectonica invites the viewer to look into the geological past and the current environmental pressures, awakening the question of what the future of our planet will be. Part of the visualization uses publicly available data sources from NASA / SVS. The quiet dialogue between light and form opens a space for reflection on the connection between art, science, and a responsible approach to our Earth.
Martin Střálka is a graduate of Electrical Engineering at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication, Brno University of Technology. His work with new media demonstrates an ability to adapt to rapidly evolving technologies. Skills in animation and music production not only showcase his artistic versatility but also his capacity to synthesize different disciplines.
Working with video and photography is not just a means of expression for him, but also a way to explore and document the world around him. Martin combines technical expertise with a view of art and technology as interconnected spheres that enrich one another.
