Kemistrift

Kemistrift is a term that has emerged in recent years, often used in online discourse to describe a specific type of artistic or creative endeavor. It is generally understood as the deliberate and often playful subversion or reinterpretation of existing materials or concepts through a chemical or scientific lens. This can manifest in various forms, including visual art, music, literature, or even performance.

The "kemi" aspect refers to the use of chemical or scientific principles, imagery, or processes as a source of inspiration or as a direct component of the creative output. This might involve exploring chemical reactions, molecular structures, scientific theories, or the aesthetic qualities of scientific phenomena. The "drift" component suggests a deviation from the original intention or a departure from conventional interpretations. It implies a movement away from the literal or expected, introducing an element of abstraction, metaphor, or re-contextualization.

Artists or creators engaging in kemistrift might incorporate scientific diagrams into paintings, use chemical reactions to generate textures or colors in a sculpture, or write poetry inspired by quantum mechanics. The emphasis is on transformation and the unexpected connections that can be forged between the seemingly disparate worlds of science and art. The term itself is not formally recognized within academic or scientific communities but is more prevalent in informal online creative spaces.