Glass is exquisite in its delicate beauty. A crystal vase, a hand-blown wine glass, a stained-glass window, all stir the pot of reactions that make the word “sparkle” sparkle. Working with glass is an incredible art. It is so delicate, so refined, a true art of mind over matter.
So what if glass represents a disease? Is it still “sparkling” and “refined”?
E. coli
There is beauty in the micro world as well. Artist Luke Jerram has created a number of extraordinary art projects which have excited and inspired people around the globe.
Salmonella
One of his highlights, Glass Microbiology, is a body of glass work that puts a crystal spin on some of the most deadly viruses.
Swine Flu
According to his website, ” By extracting the colour from the imagery and creating jewel-like beautiful sculptures in glass, a complex tension has arisen between the artworks’ beauty and what they represent.”
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
Find time and wander over to Luke’s website: www.lukejerram.com/glass . You will find it hard to believe that such horrible diseases could look so lovely.
Ebola
Yes, David — odd that something so beautiful can represent something so awful..
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Yes..and all that glitters is beautiful in its own way!
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….proves that what you see isn’t necessarily what you get….
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Thank you Andra! I just love when art catches me off guard.
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Just scanning the photos, I never would’ve thought these were viruses, Claudia. I agree with Carrie. Very clever.
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Isn’t it fascinating?
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wow, there’s beauty all around, even if it is a disguise!
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Wow
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The micro world is fascinating…even in its deadliest forms. I’m glad you liked them.
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Oh, I can just imagine! Such intricate work! I am always fascinated by details. Thank you!
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We have some of these where I work, they are really stunning. 🙂
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“Glass Microbiology”—What a clever concept. And so pretty, too. So pretty and so deadly, at least that last one…
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