Natália Trejbalová: Exploring the Narrative Possibilities of Science Fiction for Research in the Arts
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In this presentation, artist Natália Trejbalová introduces the methodology of her work and artistic production, which draws inspiration from both scientific research and speculative narration, particularly science fiction.
Starting from her most recent video work, Never Ground (2025), Trejbalová investigates the possibilities of science fiction as an imaginative precursor to future scientific discoveries. Never Ground takes inspiration from the connection between speleological underground exploration and space exploration, using miniature scenography and pre digital analog special effects. Through excerpts from texts consulted for the video (Jules Verne, Athanasius Kircher, and others) and their connection to subsequent technologies and discoveries, the presentation traces the importance of fictional techniques within artistic and scientific research—two fields that were once closely intertwined.
After the presentation, PhD students are invited to take part in a writing workshop where they will explore the creation of a short fictional text based on provided textual excerpts from different sources.
The project Never Ground was made possible thanks to the support of the Italian Council program (2024).
About Natalia Trejbalova
Natália Trejbalová is a visual artist based in Milan. In her practice, which spans various media such as film, sculpture, and writing, she explores the possibilities of science fiction to reimagine the present and reshape our perception of the interconnected ecosystem we are part of. Her films have been screened at various institutions, including Palais de Tokyo, MUDAM Luxembourg, Power Station of Arts in Shanghai, Fotomuseum Winterthur, La Quadriennale di Roma, and others.
Date and location:
- Wednesday March 26th 2025
- Room E-B20, Agoralaan, Gebouw E, 3590 Diepenbeek
Timing:
- 09h30 - 10h30: presentation
- 10h30 - 11h00: break
- 11h00 - 13h00: workshop
- 13h00 - 14h00: lunch + screening of Never Ground (tbc)
Registration
- This workshop is fully booked - registration is closed
- Deadline for registration: March 20th 2025
- Spots are limited - first come, first served
- Vegetarian and vegan sandwiches will be offered during the lunch at the end of the event
- For PhD students and postdocs, we would like to draw your attention to the cancellation and no-show policy of UHasselt.