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# Bacteria-Grown Celebrity Portraits
This Science Art Project is Made from the Bacteria of Celebs

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-02-11 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/science-art-project
References: [sciencetothepowerofart](http://sciencetothepowerofart.com/) & [thebigbangfair](http://www.thebigbangfair.co.uk/bacteriography/)

The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Fair joined forces with Zachary Copfer, an American microbiologist and photographer for an [unusual science art project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-orifice). Copfer made portraits of Stephen Fry, Carol Vorderman, Dick and Dom, Liz Bonnin and Kieron Richardson all from [bacteria that came from the bodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microbiomepowered) of each of these celebrities.

Copfer has deemed his unique artworks "Bacteriography" and creating these unusual art pieces involves using a photograph of a celebrity and exposing parts of it to radiation, which causes it to grow.

For their participation in the project, the Pop Art-like Bacteriography portraits will be given to the celebrities after they are put on display at The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Fair in Birmingham from the 13th - 16th of March this year.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.3/10
- Popularity: 34% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs)

## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Microbial Art:** Opportunity for artists to explore the use of bacteria and microorganisms as a medium for creating unique works of art.
- **Radiation-based Growth:** Potential for utilizing radiation as a tool to stimulate growth and create visually appealing artworks.
- **Celebrity Collaborations:** Collaborative projects between artists and celebrities, creating personalized and one-of-a-kind artworks.

### Where This Applies

- **Fine Arts:** Artists can embrace the usage of unconventional materials and techniques to push boundaries and create disruptive art forms.
- **Biotechnology:** Biotech companies can explore the application of microbial growth techniques in industries such as medicine, agriculture, and environmental remediation.
- **Event Planning:** Event planners can incorporate interactive exhibits and unconventional art installations to attract audiences and make events memorable.

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