### **Atmosphere in Art** Atmosphere in [[Art]] is the evocation of [[mood]], space, and resonance—an emergent quality shaped by process and [[Intuition]] rather than fixed objectives. It invites spontaneity, aligning with modern values of entanglement and interconnection, as discussed by thinkers like [[Timothy Morton]] and [[Donna Haraway]]. Atmosphere transcends representation, fostering discovery and a shared sense of presence between the artist, the work, and the audience. #### Imbue atmosphere into a piece An artist might employ strategies that disrupt habitual thinking and open new emotional or [[Conceptual]] pathways. Inspired by the spirit of _[[Oblique Strategies]]_, consider the following prompts: ###### • **“Include the air, not just the object.”** Focus on the interplay between light, shadow, and [[texture]] around your subject to shape the work’s emotional tone. ###### • **“Create a scene for an emotion, not a story.”** Let a single feeling, such as longing or awe, dictate your choices of colour, form, and [[Composition]]. ###### • **“Erase clarity to reveal connection.”** Blur boundaries—literal or conceptual—between elements, allowing them to merge and resonate. ###### • **“Listen to the silence.”** Leave gaps or spaces in the work to let the atmosphere breathe, fostering emotional engagement through absence. ###### • **“What doesn’t belong?”** Introduce an incongruous element and allow it to disturb or amplify the mood. [[Emotions]] are the undercurrent of atmosphere, translating the artist’s intuitive decisions into a shared sensory experience. Atmosphere thus becomes not just a backdrop but a vessel for emotion, connecting viewers to the work and to each other in unexpected ways.