GMU:DIY Bio: doing things with biology/Sirin Unmanee/13.11.2018 : Initial Idea

Every organism lives together in harmony. After experimenting in the lab for some time, I realized I want to create a surreal installation art for human to experience the different space, time and place. An installation art that unites the audience with parts of the different organisms.

My first thought is quite related to my Projektmodul’s project, which is to create a Licht-Raum-Modulator, but using various mediums in the lab ( e.g. petri dish with slime mold growing in it) to generate a shadow projection of its form within the space.

Lázló Moholy-Nagy, Licht-Raum-Modulator
source : [1] [2]

My other idea is to design textile pattern with the image taken from the microscope by mapping the image onto the surface of the plain cloth, with the intent to portray the concept of living together (with bacteria or others organic matters).

Franck Sorbier - Fall/Winter 2012-2013
source : [3]

Moreover, I want to create an ambient sound as atmosphere for the exhibition (for either the first or second idea) using Max/msp and Arduino by utilizing real-time approach; capturing the input from the electric potentials in organisms.

link to my Max/msp project : [4]

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After the discussion in class, I decided to continue with the 1st idea. Below is the list of the references, both equipment and projects that I have to investigate. However, I still don't have any ideas of which organism that I want to work with.

Project
- Optical theater : Charles-Émile Reynaud https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Th%C3%A9%C3%A2tre_Optique
- Lanterna Magica https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_lantern
- Green Laser Microscope - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWYeA46cvL8
- How to make a laser microscope | Do Try This At Home | We The Curious https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIshZmYLVSs

Equipment
- Acetate Projector
- Laser Microscope (DIY)