Immortal human cells are the main component of these Delftware vases. Needless to say, the design process is striking. The project was initiated as an art endeavor by Hongjie Yang Studio which then collaborated with Biomedical Engineering professor Dr. Patricia Dankers and her Ph.D. candidate Dan Jing Wu to realize the first vase of the series.
Captured by authenticity and cutting-edge design, museum Centre Pompidou invited Studio Hongjie Yang to showcase its striking work. Bringing its aforementioned collaborators in the picture, the firm was able to bring to life the Delf Blue Vases collection. The partnership ran in the labs of the Technology University in Eindhoven, giving the studio access to exciting technologies and new possibilities. The first step entailed the duo to scan the structure of a physical Delftware. The shapes are later printed out of a biodegradable polymer, on the surface of which the immortal human cells are grown. The tissue constitutes of HeLa cells, specifically, which have predominant use in scientific research.
Although the project is quite obscure, it can also signal toward a future where immortal human cells are systematically used for manufacturing purposes.
Photo Credits: Studio Hongjie Yang
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Immortal Human Cell Manufacturing
- The use of immortal human cells for manufacturing purposes could disrupt various industries, offering new possibilities for biotechnology and bioengineering.
- Biodegradable Polymer Printing
- The printing of biodegradable polymers could revolutionize industries such as 3D printing and environmental sustainability.
- Collaborative Art-science Projects
- The collaboration between artists and scientists can lead to innovative creations and insights, opening doors for interdisciplinary projects in the art and scientific communities.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Biotechnology
- The use of immortal human cells for manufacturing in the field of biotechnology could drive advancements in drug discovery and regenerative medicine.
- 3D Printing
- The integration of biodegradable polymers in 3D printing processes can disrupt the industry by providing more sustainable and eco-friendly manufacturing options.
- Art and Design
- The collaboration between artists and scientists in projects like the Delf Blue Vases collection can create disruptive innovations at the intersection of art and design.
