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.

This print is divided into bands horizontally across the picture. The first band is micro array testing. The next two bands show two DNA models, the yellow band overtakes burnt orange demanding attention. Within the intense Mediterranean blue section there are other diagonal decorative bands. This banding refers to the banding techniques we have seen in genetic research where DNA is examined and labelled with fluorescent tags. This new (FISH - fluorescence in situ hybridization), technology has enabled a far greater efficiency and speed in the detection of research results. It is also very beautiful.

Technical Description

The defined banding in DNA Array 4 refers to techniques encountered in research laboratories where genetics are examined. Here, the DNA motif is printed twice: once in its original form in black ink and again, in a warm phosphoresence. The rich warm colours, contrast to the cyans/blues, forming an intriguing image.