Space Chronicles

赵昶然

This artwork is based on the theory of Linguistic Relativity, exploring the evolution of human language systems within the context of interstellar colonization. The project creates an interactive simulation of cross-planetary civilizations, modeled after the Moon (Luna), Mars, and Neptune—each symbolizing a different phase of humanity’s space exploration: the origin, the near-future target, and the ultimate vision. By establishing a correspondence between planetary surface features and language variants, the work investigates how different gravitational forces, atmospheres, and survival environments influence and reshape symbolic language systems. Through a redesigned 'space alphabet' and switchable planetary text environments, the artist invites the audience to interact with a specially created 'space keyboard.' Each keystroke triggers the slow descent and accumulation of text within a simulated zero-gravity environment, generating distinct 'text streams' for each planet. This interactive experience not only simulates the delays and distortions of interstellar communication but also symbolizes the reconstruction of dialogue between civilizations. Each falling character becomes a cultural signal—a silent exchange with an unknown world. This work serves as a linguistic experiment across interstellar dimensions, prompting reflection on cultural diversity, linguistic adaptability, and the potential for communication in future civilizations. In an era marked by both technological singularity and ecological crisis, it reminds us that language is not merely a tool—it is the vessel for the survival of civilization.