My research is in the human-nature interface, particularly in bioelectric phenomena. I personally believe that the strict segregation between biological systems and technological systems is an artificial crutch society uses to simplify the high tech gadgets we have, and integrating the two would produce such fascinating creations with better efficiencies, improved sustainabilities, and potentially new functions.
This series is built off of that belief, demonstrating how technological and biological systems can coexist and behave together cohesively. Each piece pairs a biological and technological element based on their morphology or function and combines the two based on their similarities.
Work 2013 - 2015 (ongoing)
Apple Juice. 18x18 in (46x46 cm). Acrylic on canvas.
Batteries x Fruit: electrochemical reactions.
Fireflowers. 18x24 in (46x61 cm). Acrylic on canvas.
Lights x Flowers: bulb shaped and colorful.
Gramophony. 20x30 in (51x72 cm). Acrylic on canvas.
Tree strump x Vinyl: concentric rings as records of data.
Flowers x Speakers: cone shaped to prominently disperse information.
Reverse Prosthesis. 24x24 in. Mixed Media Sculpture.
Fruit x Batteries: Electrochemical potential.
Algae Water x Wires and Resistors: Capacity to carry current and dissipate heat.
Fruit x Batteries: Electrochemical potential.
Algae Water x Wires and Resistors: Capacity to carry current and dissipate heat.
Barkboard. 18x20 in (46x51 cm). Acrylic on paper.
Tree bark x circuit boards: linear grooved patterns.
Vines x wires: high aspect ratio material along which something can travel.
Tree bark x circuit boards: linear grooved patterns.
Vines x wires: high aspect ratio material along which something can travel.
Ripples x electronic signal: wave-like response to stimulus.
Fluoressence. 25x45 in (63x115 cm). Acrylic on canvas.
Lamp x green fluorescent protein (GFP): light sources used to locate something.
Sowing, Glowing. 13x19.5in Digital painting
Glassware x Vase: rounded containers
Tubing x Vines: fluid flow
