Moirai-Thread of Life
An artistic exploration of quantum mechanics
Released 2023, Singapore

Short Synopsis:

Set in the distant future, an astronaut in search of untouched lands gravitates towards a mysterious force in a strange cave. The viewer follows her through a journey of discovery and understanding as she gets pulled into another dimension, her ‘self’ entwined and connected with the larger fabric of the universe.

The Moirai were the white-robed incarnations of destiny who controlled every mortal’s metaphorical thread of life from birth to death. In this film, we reinterpret this metaphor to describe quantum phenomena. We each have a role in the greater whole, and our fates are woven together with countless others.

This is the third in a series of films using intuitively derived design metaphors to explain quantum theories. Southeast Asian fabrics were the primary inspiration for the film.

The project was done in collaboration with the School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences, Division of Physics & Applied Physics, Nanyang Technological University Singapore, and member Center for Quantum Technologies National University Singapore. The film is part of the research project supported by the Ministry of Education Singapore, Academic Research Fund (MOE AcRF Tier 1 Award RG43/20) ‘Quantum Logos: Developing Alternative Artistic Styles to Communicate Science’ and it will serve as a resource and introduction to how science and quantum theories can inspire artists to create new art experiences.

Genre:
Experimental, Animation, Artistic, Fantasy, Adventure, Sci-Fi, ArtScience, Educational

Main Technique:
3D Animation, Artificial Intelligence, Special Effects

Credits:
Moirai, Thread of Life