Hey there folks, have we got good news for you! We've narrowed down the many theme suggestions you've sent in to us to five finalists and now it's time for you, the community, to cast your vote for Mosaic Experiment 2023's theme!
The choices for this year's theme and their descriptions are:
1. Mosaic Experiment: Things Atoms Do
“These are some of the things that hydrogen atoms do, given fifteen billion years of cosmic evolution.” - Carl Sagan
The quote above is one of many quotes by Sagan that embodies a cosmic perspective. The cosmic perspective rises above the human sense of self to show that humanity is only one facet of the universe. It humbles the ego and gives validation to creativity and love.
2. Mosaic Experiment: Suspend Reality
Mosaic's "Suspend Reality" theme encourages participants to step outside of their comfort zones and explore new perspectives, whether through art, music, performance, or other forms of expression.
This theme encourages participants to let go of their preconceptions and to fully immerse themselves in the moment, to be present and open to the endless possibilities of the Mosaic Experiment, where participants can discover new dimensions of themselves and the world around them.
3. Mosaic Experiment: Dancing With Shadows
Everyone has a shadow. Some may try to run from their shadow, denying its existence only to be forever chased by it. Some may be consumed entirely by their shadow, dimming their inner flame and falling into the void that now surrounds them.
But there is another path. The path that allows you to meet your shadow with compassion and forgiveness. The path of integration and acceptance.
This is an invitation to dance with your shadows along this seldom tread path, for without the darkness, there can be no light.
4. Mosaic Experiment: Synaptic Connection
Synaptic connection is a fundamental mechanism of the central nervous system. It is how communication in the brain occurs to manifest in subjective thoughts as well as objective action. Signaling or electrical impulses transmit across the collective of individual neuronal units via synaptic connections. These connections may be mediated by electrical signals or even chemical messengers- across long distances to achieve their goals and to bring life to humans they reside in. We participants at Mosaic are these brain cells, interacting and connecting via synaptic connection to bring about art, growth, and transformation. We make up the grand organism together via our intricate communications and contributions.
Observe images of neurons, pyramidal cells, synapses, and purkinje cells via a Google search.
You will see that the nervous system contains beautiful opportunity for art- an eye, a brain, or neural trees as statues, pyrotechnics, effigy, or temple. Notice the parallels between neuronal branches and those of trees and lightning arbors. The depth of the system is ornate and inspiring for a community of diverse individuals that come together to comprise a functioning system of awe and beauty.
5. Mosaic Experiment: Celestial Chaos
Description - We have awoken in the night to find that the celestial skies have been reborn into new beautiful chaos. Nothing is familiar and those who find their way by the stars have awoke to find new worlds and paths to explore... Strange new patterns emerge amongst this metamorphosis. Forget Mars in retrograde - all celestial bodies have found new orbits to dance in as the stars burn brighter and brighter in their intensity, falling & rising/dying and being reborn amongst the music and the moments. New constellations are created, the gods & goddesses & deities of old are transformed amongst this chaotic celestial rebirth.
What will this Celestial Chaos bring?
Voting is open until Wednesday, April 5th at 8:00 pm EST
Cast your vote now at https://www.mosaicexperiment.com/2023-theme-voting
