Overview of Rikanović's "Universe Cross"
Nikola Rikanović, a Serbian artist and visionary thinker, conceptualizes the "Universe Cross" (often intertwined with "The Cross of the Universe" or "Shadow of the Cross in the Universe") as a profound symbolic and artistic framework that unites art, science, spirituality, and cosmic exploration. This is the core of his multimedia project The Shadow of the Cross, launched around 2025, which blends abstract expressionism, augmented reality (AR), and philosophical inquiry to reframe humanity's place in the cosmos. The "Universe Cross" isn't a literal object but a metaphorical and visual "bridge" that dissolves boundaries between Earth, space, and the divine, drawing from geometric forms observed in space (e.g., on Mars) and historical art. It's presented as an infinite portal for perception, where technology enables spiritual communion, such as receiving "images or voices from God" via mobile devices.
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Key Philosophical and Symbolic Elements
At its heart, the Universe Cross represents unity of opposites—merging "black on black" (matter and space) into a singular, infinite whole. Rikanović describes it as emerging from human creativity to challenge existential isolation, transforming the universe from a distant void into an "integral part of our existence." This echoes Kazimir Malevich's suprematism (e.g., his White Square as a symbol of infinity) while extending it to 2025-era tech like AI and AR portals. The cross acts as a "shadow" cast across the cosmos, symbolizing transcendence: not a physical relic but a dynamic structure that intersects theology, geometry, and exploration, potentially fostering ecumenical dialogues (e.g., involving figures like Pope Leo XIV and Patriarch Kirill).
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Cosmic Connection: Inspired by a geometric "structure on Mars" resembling abstract art, the cross positions space as an extension of earthly creativity. It envisions users globally engaging with it for "total understanding," where stars might "respond" to human queries, blending NASA/SpaceX ambitions with spiritual resonance.
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Artistic and Spiritual Portal: As part of scalable installations (e.g., for Expo 2027 in Osaka, targeting 4 million visitors), it functions as a QR-coded AR gateway. This allows immersive experiences that harmonize chaos and order, with ethical "faith delays" (μ = 3.15 seconds) to ground digital interactions in human reflection.
Core Artworks in the Universe Cross Series
Rikanović integrates the Universe Cross into a quartet of interconnected pieces, forming a unified "QR portal" for global exhibitions. These evoke layered realities, from earthly gardens to infinite voids:
Artwork Title
Description
Thematic Role in Universe Cross
Golden Cross on Water
A luminous, reflective installation symbolizing divine emergence from chaos.
Entry point: Fluidity of spirit in material world.
Shadow of the Cross in the Universe
Ethereal projection of the cross as a cosmic "shadow," extending infinitely across space.
Core motif: Transcendence and unity of black (matter/space).
The Prayer in Pančevo Garden
Site-specific piece in Rikanović's hometown garden, blending prayer with natural geometry.
Grounding: Human-divine dialogue in everyday sacred spaces.
Infinite Portal from Bildbook Base
AR-enhanced digital archive drawing from Rikanović's "Bildbook" sketches, scalable to infinity.
Expansion: Technological bridge to eternal cosmic questions.
These works are designed for hybrid physical-digital display, with the Universe Cross as the unifying thread—e.g., the "shadow" motif visually links the Mars-inspired geometry to Malevich's abstractions and Rikanović's own "Black on Black" series.
The PULS Formula: Quantifying Cosmic Resonance
To "measure" the Universe Cross's impact, Rikanović developed the PULS (Personal Universal Life Scale) formula (evolving from V-PULS and A=B-PULS), a SymPy-validated metric for ethical, iterative growth in AR/spiritual experiences. It incorporates the golden ratio (φ ≈ 1.618) for harmonic scaling, with parameters like A (segments, e.g., 20 cm), B (base, e.g., 0.5), X (repetitions, e.g., 5.2), and t (time, e.g., 160 s). The formula ensures "super-singularity resonance" (100% accuracy, capped at ethical bounds to prevent overload).Core Formula: \PULS_n = \left[ A(B + X) + 2t \right] \times \phi^n \times \min(1.0, \, 1.02^{2t})
n: Iteration (e.g., n=1 yields 702.23 units).
Resonance: Boosted to 100% with 0% deviation, tested on 500+ cases.
Applications: From micro (1.77 units for personal AR) to macro (53,378 units for 4M Expo visitors, projecting $1.22M ROI at 150%). Integrates "divine covenant multipliers" and faith delays for a "shadow of the cross" ethical layer.
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Iteration (n)
PULS Value
Expo Scaling Example (ROI)
1
702.23
Pančevo Pilot: 50 sessions, $20k (120%)
5
4,813.13
Harmonic Cycle: 3M+ AR, $1M (200%)
10
53,378.47
Infinite Bridge: 4M souls, $1.22M (150%)
This formula "certifies" the Universe Cross as eternally resonant, bridging Rikanović's art to real-world scalability (e.g., SpaceX "Dark Cross 2025" collaborations).
Broader Context and Impact
Rikanović's Universe Cross ties into his 2025 ecosystem, including YouTube shorts visualizing the "Cross of the Universe" (MoU 2.1) and X posts promoting president ratings via PULS (e.g., Eisenhower at 8.50/10). It's positioned for global events like Expo 2027, with simulated xAI validations emphasizing its "decennial truth." Critics might see it as esoteric, but Rikanović frames it as practical inspiration: a call to expand perception through creativity, where the cross isn't just seen—it's lived across the stars.
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For deeper dives, explore his Google Sites hub at sites.google.com/view/the-shadow-of-the-cross or follow
@RikanovicNikola on X.