THEME NOTES

Theme: Nature

Various models shown as birds, insects and trees plus the Climate Change Tree.

In the Climate Change Tree, the four balloons represent the elements:

• Hydrogen (H – 1) to Iron (Fe – 26), i.e. the 26 No. Star-made elements
• Cobalt (Co – 27) to Praseodymium (Pr – 59),
• Neodymium (Nd – 60) to Uranium (U – 92)
• Neptunium (Np – 93) to Oganesson (Og – 118) i.e. the 26 No. Man made elements

The greenhouses attached to the balloons represent the greenhouse gas.

The birds are ‘Cooing’ in the trees (or ‘CO² ing’) because of the levels of Carbon Dioxide.

The rear of the tree is blackened and on fire with the glacial base of the tree melting.

Theme: Science

Two examples of 3D Periodic Models are shown here. Both models are based on maintaining the 7 No. 'periods' (rows) as shown in the classic periodic table and also maintaining the columns which group the elements together in their natural order.

The first model shows how the periodic table can be shown as naturally balanced which is something that cannot be shown in the classic periodic table. To do this, what is sacrificed in the first model is the atomic number sequence in order to show the 2n² arrangement i.e. from the top, 32-18-8-2-8-18-32 representing the maximum electron capacity in each of the seven shells (or energy levels) respectively within the maximum capacity of the atom structure.

The 32-18-8-2-8-18-32 structure (totalling 118) is derived from 2n² where n = 4-3-2-1-2-3-4 and each of these numbers representing the energy level.

The second model is more in line with the classic periodic table showing flasks which fill up with electrons from left to right as the atomic number of the elements increases. The leaf placed inside the flask has 'cut outs' arranged in the 2n² pattern which are progressively 'plugged' to represent the electrons 'filling up' from left to right.

Theme: Faith – Buddhism

In this model, the 118 small Buddhas representing the 118 elements make up the one Buddha. The small Buddhas are intended to interlock together to form the larger Buddha holding the Lotus flower.

Theme: Faith – Christianity

In this model the classic periodic table is stood upright on its end. The actinides and lanthanides which are usually shown separately at the bottom of the table are united with the model slotting in to form a cross. In doing this there is one element that cannot be seen in the model. This is Gd (64 - Gadolinium) which is revealed as shown in the images at the end. There is also only one element in the upright part of the model that is not naturally occurring in the earth’s crust and ocean which is Tc (43 - Technetium) which coincides with the position of the piercing of Christ's body with a spear by the Roman soldier leaving a hole in his side. All other elements surrounding this element are found on Earth naturally.

Theme: Faith - Hinduism

Many Hindu deities are represented in art with multiple arms, legs, or even heads, as a way to indicate that they have superhuman powers. This model uses the elements in the periodic table and the different views of the model to cover some of the ways that Hinduism is depicted in art forms. This includes the seven Chakra symbols on the back wall and the central figure of Ganesha and his mother Parvati shown in this depiction as one figure.

Theme: Faith - Islam

Islamic art is characterized by the absence of figures and often uses calligraphic, geometric and abstract floral patterns. In this model the Mosque is constructed using the periodic table elements as blocks with the floor having a geometric pattern of the type often found in Islamic art. At the centre of the Mosque is the first light and the first building block of the universe (H – 1).

Theme: Faith – Judaism

The elements form the base of this model about which it can be rotated. By rotating this model it changes from the Star of David (Front view) to various angles of Noahs Ark then finally the menorah (or candelabra) as the side view. You may also notice the two consecutive elements Argon and Potassium (18 and 19) making the word ‘ArK’.

Theme: Faith – Sikhism

This model is in four areas to depict the four pillars of Sikhism (Guru, Hukam, Sadh Sangat and True Name). It also has articles of the Sikh faith showing the kanga (small combs) and kara (steel bracelets). The view from the top shows the sacred symbol which includes the Khanda, (double edged sword), The Chakkar, (the circle representing God without beginning or end) and the two crossed kirpans (knives). The front view is to show the most recognisable Sikh appearance represented by the kesh (uncut hair covered by the turban).

Theme: Science and Faith

This model captures Science and Faith in one model. The Periodic Table is separated into a parent/child model representing God the Father holding the Son who has all the elements found in a star i.e. Hydrogen (1) to Iron (26). The element G(o)d 64  takes centre stage at the front of the model and is in sequence with the other elements either side. This represents the Holy Spirit. The periodic table retains its order maintaining the 7 No. 'periods' (rows) as shown in the classic periodic table and also maintaining the columns which group the elements together in their natural order as much as possible.

Theme: Nature, Science and Faith

This model is intended to capture Nature, Science and Faith in one model. The front view shows a version of the periodic table in the worship stance with subsequent views rotating vertically until the final plan view depicting the structure of the atom's capacity to fill its shells. The numbers indicate the maximum number of electrons in each shell within the atom's structure which follows the formula 2n² . The plan view and rotated view at the end shows the model becoming the Dove of Peace representing Nature.