The American Society for Microbiology recently recreated several famous works of art using microscopic bacteria and Petri dishes. The drawings showcase a way to turn scientific findings into art by rearranging the colored cells to copy the shapes, styles and hues from famous paintings.
These bacteria paintings are part of the American Society for Microbiology's art competition that asks scientists to submit in drawings of anything they'd like using bacteria. Such submissions include a rendition of Vincent Van Gogh's famous illustration Starry Night using several Petri dishes and carefully placed orange, blue, navy and white cells to mimic Van Gogh's iconic swirled painting style. Other entries include a butterfly on a flower and the popular Police Box from Doctor Who.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Bacteria Art
- Opportunity for artists and scientists to collaborate on creating unique artwork using microscopic bacteria.
- Intersection of Science and Art
- Emerging trend of blending scientific findings with artistic expression to engage and educate the public.
- Bacterial Art Competitions
- Increasing popularity of competitions that encourage scientists to showcase their creativity through bacteria-based drawings.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Art
- Artists can explore new mediums and techniques by incorporating bacteria into their artwork.
- Science
- Scientists and researchers can find innovative ways to visually communicate their findings through bacterial art.
- Education
- Educational institutions can use bacteria art as a tool to spark interest in both science and art among students.
