Category: science

Glass Microbiology

August 17th, 2011

I’ve had Luke Jerram’s collection of Glass Microbiology sculptures bookmarked for a very long time, but my own recent forays into the world of of brain cells and biochemistry reminded me to revisit the site.

The glass sculptures were created to contemplate the global impact of each disease and to consider how the artificial colouring of scientific imagery affects our understanding of these phenomena. Jerram is exploring the tension between the artworks’ beauty, what they represent and their impact on humanity.

I wish I could request some sculptures!

See more here
Luke Jerram
Gone Neurosciencin’!

August 3rd, 2011

In the foreseeable future I will be deeply submerged in the world of neuroscience studies. However, I didn’t want to stop posting here so I’ve stockpiled a number of drafts to go up each day.

Please excuse the relative lack of commentary that accompanies the artsy oddities of the following weeks. I still have countless things to share on a daily basis but my workload will prohibit writing too much about any of them, at least for a little while. So enjoy the pictures, and maybe we can get a little dialogue going in the comments (I’ll surely respond).

By the way, you know you have an awesome best friend when he not only refers to a previous post but honors you in TWO drawings when you’ve got a challenge on the horizon.

Look at me leaping tall buildings in a single bound! It is my not-quite-yet professional medical opinion that doodles heal all.

Thanks, Ronnie!
Ernst Haeckel

May 19th, 2011

Every now and then I have to sit back and re-marvel at Ernst Haeckel’s work.

Even the first part of his brief Wiki biography is mind-blowing: biologist, naturalist, philosopher, physician, professor and artist who discovered, described and named thousands of new species, mapped a genealogical tree relating all life forms, and coined many terms in biology, including anthropogeny, ecology, phylum, phylogeny, and the kingdom Protista.

(Apologies to anyone who thought they were having a productive day and just got knocked down a few pegs)

I don’t think I could ever look at the staggering beauty with which he depicts the natural world and not be utterly awestruck.

Nature itself is perhaps the greatest artist, but it takes a phenomenally talented human being to represent it with such masterful technique.

I was actually stunned to recently discover that I don’t have any books of Haeckel’s work. Any recommendations? I’d also like to seek out a few choice prints.
Chad Wasser

May 14th, 2011

Chad Wasser creates what one may call “biomorphic” art.

These forms are rather like scientific Rorschach blots; somewhere between bacteria, organic forms, and petri dish cultures.

For fleeting moments my brain wants to think it recognizes creatures or specimens in these images…a sign of work well done.

See more here.
Stuart Briers

April 29th, 2011

Graphic designer Stuart Briers caught my eye with his biomedical, anatomical and scientific images.

I like this bright, clear fusion of art and science; almost a throwback to old fashioned infographics, but distinctly modern and smooth.

I should tack this one up on my wall as study inspiration…

Artist site
Medical Manikins on Oobject

April 5th, 2011

Have had enough nightmares lately? Let me help you with that. Take a look at this fine medical manikin compilation on Oobject.

Ah, as natural as sitting with a real family…

My prognosis for this boy is not good…

Lest we neglect our feline companions…

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Nathalie Miebach

March 23rd, 2011

Nathalie Miebach is a truly unique talent. Her sculptures are a fusion of art and science that I have never seen before; meticulous collection of data, brought to life in woven fibers and bright color.

“Changing Waters” looks at the meteorological and oceanic interactions within the Gulf of Maine. Using data from NOAA and GOMOSS buoys within the Gulf of Maine, as well as weather stations along the coast, I am translating data that explores the seasonal variations of marine life by looking at the interactions of atmospheric and marine data.

I want to climb into her brain and see what it’s like in there!

In this series she takes it a step further by translating weather data into musical scores, which she then translates into sculpture!

I can’t give an adequate representation of how cool this stuff is without copying and pasting all of the images and explanations, so go have a look at her site!
“Up” Inspired Floating House

March 7th, 2011

This project has been everywhere lately, but I can’t help making a quick reference to it because it is a stellar fusion of science and creativity.

A National Geographic team created a working replica of the house in Pixar’s animated film Up.

More info and many pictures at the source.
Isotope T-Shirts

March 1st, 2011

I’d just like to call your attention to Isotope on Etsy.

Here you’ll find t-shirts decked out with science, maps, music and other assorted geek treats.

Evolution…

Even flying squirrels!

Isotope
The Human Body: Student Gallery

February 20th, 2011

Awww…the minds of the future flex their artistic muscles with some anatomy drawings!

I think this is a fantastic project. Personally, I learn better when I write, draw or make the experience tactile in some way (I predict handmade brain flashcards as I go through neuroscience studies this semester!).

I love seeing how young minds interpret and express scientific subject matter…

See the gallery here