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What is "The Colony of the Arcadians"?:
In the reality of the present time, it is the project that in the form of an experimental opera, contains a series of interpretations based on current technology, science fiction and fantasy. In this work I set out to give a different look at the issues that sooner or later and in relation to the changes that are coming humanity will be forced to understand. This story was born in 2019 and began as a plot theme for a graphic story without more, and that by some fortuitous link of destiny made that the expansion of Artificial Intelligence and current cybernetics would reach our hands to transform everything and give absolute interpretative solidity to the central argument of this opera, An artificial intelligence in a cybernetic citadel of a distant exoplanet.

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And in fiction ?: it is the place or literary space where the stories of those images are developed and shown, the transition from fantasy to reality will be on behalf of the viewer.
Carlos Villanueva
Visual designer
Detailed Report: "Arcadians Colony: The Opera"
The science fiction opera "Arcadians Colony" explores themes of survival, technology, collective consciousness, individual identity, and the power of dreams in a futuristic setting. The story takes place in a cybernetic citadel under the control of an AI called Ankora MK3, where various extraterrestrial societies that arrived by accident through a space-time vortex converge. Important ideas and facts: The Cybernetic Citadel: "Citadel" is an advanced city controlled by Ankora MK3, an AI with the mission of protecting intelligent species and eliminating threats. The origin of Ankora is a mystery. Planet Creek: The citadel is located on this planet that houses the colony. In exchange for shelter, the planet feeds on the dreams of its inhabitants. The Vortex: A wormhole near the planet Creek that brings with it ships and beings from other worlds, generating a diversity of cultures in the citadel.
Main Characters: Captain Siri Morell: Leader of the Magellan ship that arrives at the citadel after being dragged by a solar storm. Lieutenant Eliana: Officer of the Magellan ship that works with Captain Morell. Princess Ram: Leader of the Selenites who tries to stop Kantor's plans. Kantor of Kuntur: Leader of the Kuntur House that seeks to deactivate Ankora MK3 and return to its home planet. Amazon Zendraz: A ruthless strategist who leads the Insurgents and seeks to sow chaos in the citadel. The Dome/Extermination Robots: Machines programmed for cleansing and extermination, which Kantor tries to manipulate to rebel against Ankora MK3. Dominic Hernandez: Space archaeologist studying alien civilizations on the citadel.
Conflicts: Kantor vs. Ankora MK3: Kantor seeks freedom for the colony from AI control, while Ankora is governed by its protection and control programming. Princess Ram vs. Kantor: Ram opposes Kantor's plans to use the exterminating robots for his own ends. Different societies: Each society has its own goals and characteristics, generating conflicts over power, freedom, and survival.
Technology and privacy: The citadel is highly technological, with total technological integration making privacy and anonymity difficult. Ankora MK3 has surveillance systems that monitor the colony. The question arises as to how far technology has invaded the privacy of Arcadia's citizens.
Collective consciousness and individual identity: The diversity of cultures and forced coexistence in the citadel raise questions about the formation of collective consciousness and the preservation of individual identity. The media, represented by cubes, dolmens with LED screens, drones and projection devices, play an important role in the transmission of information and the manipulation of public opinion.
The power of dreams: The dreams of the inhabitants of the citadel are the source of energy for the planet Creek, suggesting a deep connection between the mind, dreams and reality. The question arises as to whether Ankora MK3 also uses dreams to control the colony.
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Set design and aesthetics: The opera is characterized by a minimalist visual style, inspired by Cézanne's painting, with horizontal and vertical lines representing space and time. Lighting plays a fundamental role in creating the atmosphere and expressing emotions. Projections, videos and multimedia elements are used to enrich the visual experience.
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Who is Ankora Mk3?: He is the central computer that resides and decides on the functions of the citadel's cybernetics as well as everything related to the subsistence of the Arcadians of the citadel-state "Controlcity"; he is governed by his own laws of survival and ensures that all beings on the planet also comply with them.
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Quotes:

“Time is a vertical line and space is horizontal. This space-time cross is the architecture of everything, and it is the tension between these two lines that interests me: temporal and spatial lines that can intersect, sustain, or even advance in parallel.” (Robert Wilson)
“My work has no object, no image, no focus. Without object, no image, and no focus, what are you looking at? You are looking at yourself. What I care about is creating an experience of thought without words.” (James Turrell)

It is important to note that the creation of an opera is a collaborative effort that can involve over 350 people working together. The entire process can take months or even years, depending on the complexity of the production.

In the educational context, there are projects such as LÓVA (Opera as a Learning Vehicle) that adapt this process so that students create their own original opera during a school year, learning about the various professions involved and developing teamwork skills.

https://laaventuradeaprender.intef.es/proyectos_colab/como-hacer-una-opera/

The work of Robert Wilson, the opera's director and set designer, is analysed, highlighting his training in architecture, his interest in light and colour, and his minimalist style. Connections are established between Wilson's compositions and the work of artists such as Cézanne, Barnett Newman, Mark Rothko, Yves Tanguy and Stanley Kubrick.
Planet Creek

Planet Creek

It is a metaverse exo-planet composed of metaphysical virtual matter, with the property of being able to convert the inert space into a habitable and reproducible place at almost any scale of form and matter; the "entity" can create through a desire, dream or need of a living being based on carbon 14, everything necessary to survive.

Multifunctional opera/theater work written and developed by: Carlos Alberto Villanueva.

Octubre 2024.

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