Engineered Phage
2022
42 x 29.7 cm
Fineliner, Paper
"Engineered Phage" is a pen drawing that ventures into abstraction, offering a sci-fi reimagining of a bacteriophage. While these viruses are organic in nature, the artwork presents a phage-inspired structure built from engineered materials, evoking advanced, almost alien technology.
At the center of this mechanical entity lies a core featuring an orb surrounded by intricate, spiraling mechanisms. In a real bacteriophage, this would represent the capsid, where DNA is stored before being injected into a bacterial cell. Here, it becomes the focal point of the machine, sparking curiosity about its purpose and function.
The artist, holding a doctorate in a related field, weaves their scientific expertise into the drawing, adding depth without detracting from the artwork’s primary goal: exploring the fusion of biology, science fiction, and engineering.
"Engineered Phage" invites viewers to step into a world where scientific curiosity intersects with artistic vision, blurring the lines between the organic and th
At the center of this mechanical entity lies a core featuring an orb surrounded by intricate, spiraling mechanisms. In a real bacteriophage, this would represent the capsid, where DNA is stored before being injected into a bacterial cell. Here, it becomes the focal point of the machine, sparking curiosity about its purpose and function.
The artist, holding a doctorate in a related field, weaves their scientific expertise into the drawing, adding depth without detracting from the artwork’s primary goal: exploring the fusion of biology, science fiction, and engineering.
"Engineered Phage" invites viewers to step into a world where scientific curiosity intersects with artistic vision, blurring the lines between the organic and th
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