# Scientifically-Accurate Glass Sculptures Luke Jerram Created a Series called Glass Microbiology By Elena Rahman | Published 2022-04-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-microbiology References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2022/04/13/sculptor-creates-scientifically-accurate-glass-creations-of-bacteria-and-viruses/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sculptor-creates-scientifically-accurate-glass-creations-of-bacteria-and-viruses)  Duke University commissioned Luke Jerram to add to his Glass Microbiology series to better understand the SARS-COV-2 virus through visualization. Known for his [glass representations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-glass-bottles) of the swing flu, smallpox, and ebola, the artist shows his glass skills by depicting bacteria and viruses. While the pieces are beautiful and appear delicate, they offer the viewer a sense of tension due to the viruses' detrimental effects on the human species. More recently, the artist took on a more positive sculptural project. Luke Jerram created a [glass sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-hole-vase) of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to represent hope amidst the pandemic's uncertainty. All of the artist's sculptures are based on scientific diagrams and electron microscopic images to ensure anatomical accuracy. Image Credit: Luke Jerram ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Scientific Glass Art:** The trend of creating glass sculptures based on scientific diagrams and microscopic images offers opportunity for innovation in art, science, and education industries. - **Medical Visualization Art:** As medical visualizations become more in demand, there is potential for disruptive innovation in the health, art, and technology industries to provide more accessible and accurate representations of medical structures. - **Pandemic-inspired Art:** With the ongoing pandemic, creating art that evokes a sense of hope and unity offers opportunities for innovation in the art, education, and healthcare industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** The use of scientific diagrams and microscopic images for glass art creates an opportunity for innovation in the art industry to showcase science in a visually appealing way. - **Science:** There is potential for innovation in the science industry to use glass sculptures as a tool for medical education and research. - **Healthcare:** Innovations in medically-accurate visualization through art can have applications in healthcare education and communication. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Biology-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu.md) - [Thought-Provoking Interactive Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antibodies-installation.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Traveling Virus-Themed Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traveling-exhibition-for-children.md) - [Spiral Glass Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiral-glass.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md) - [Candy-Like Colorful Glass Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gele-series.md)