Artistic Description

These first four prints feature DNA (www.dnaftb.org). In these artworks DNA represents the centre of our humanity. It is also the focus for the scientists we have come to know through our residency at the Cancer Research UK funded laboratory at UCL, London. This is a computer generated ‘space filling molecular model’ of DNA. Our admiration and respect for the scientists and students who are dedicating their lives creating new drug therapies is shown with exuberant colour.

In the laboratory human genes tests are shown on photographic film called “gene expression micro arrays” (www.dnalc.org). The four rectangles at the top of this print show the artists’ interpretation of these tests.

On close inspection, one can see fluorescent red, and green elements held inside these plastic wallets. We have recycled used X-ray test material from the research laboratory using them here with hidden, surprising things inside to suggest exciting discoveries in research.

Technical Description

DNA Array 2 presents a detail of the artists interpretation of “a gene expression microarray”. Here one can observe, surprising elements housed in plastic film wallets. The film, X-ray test material found in the research laboratory is re-used in the work. The rich colours bringing warmth and vibrancy, reflects humanities dazzling arrays.