Exhibition day - “Art Immune” project

* 'Art Immune'

Where Science ends and Art begins. In “Art Immune”, varieties of colour and texture are captured to illustrate shapes and forms of bacteria and viruses, generally considered unwelcome specimens. Ironically, there is a natural beauty to these repulsive microorganisms which cannot be viewed by the naked eye and have claimed many lives. Initiatives such as the “Clean Hands Save Lives” throughout healthcare sectors are vital to first-class health. Fortunately, we may continue to admire the mysterious beauty of potentially deadly killers in a safe way.

Hien's inspiration comes from warning signs placed around the hospital ‘please wash your hands.' In order to know how to lead her project, she has researched microbes and bacteria. She worked in a laboratory GMIT. Michael Grogan, from the department of Biopharmaceutical and Medical Science GMIT, gave her assistance and demonstrated how to use the equipment in the lab. One of the microscopes has a camera incorporated and can take photos of microorganisms.

She created samples combining different textile techniques that she had learned during her academic year in GMIT.

Whilst using art, her goal is to develop a piece where viruses and bacteria can actually be admired for their natural beauty; through this attractive piece of art she intends to emphasize the vital message to the public ‘Clean hands save lives.'

The exhibition went more than well, with a lot of people attending. Most of the pieces were sold during the event and the experience was positive. Thanks to everyone!

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