Research Symposium

BIO

My name is Alyssa Ramudo, and I’m a second-year Biology student at FSU from Michigan. I’m passionate about biomedical sciences and healthcare, with an interest in possibly becoming a Physician Assistant (PA). I want to use what I learn to help others and make a difference in science. I’ve always loved nature and animals, which sparked my curiosity about how living things work. I also enjoy doing lab research and exploring new scientific ideas. In the future, I hope to combine my interest in healthcare and research to improve lives and contribute to science.

BioArt: The Beauty of a Small World

Abstract

The perceived divide between art and science is often misleading, as the fields of Art and Science are more connected than generally accepted. BioArt is a contemporary art form that combines these two disciplines, using biological samples and scientific processes and practices to create unique artistic works. In this research project we explore a sub-field of BioArt, Microscopic BioArt, by utilizing various microscopy techniques to image live samples, including brightfield and darkfield microscopy, phase contrast, and epifluorescence microscopy. We also apply various post processing techniques to raw images, using software such as DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Photoshop to incorporate further artistic aesthetics into the work. By merging scientific techniques and biological organisms with creative expression, BioArt challenges traditional ideas of both art and science, fostering new perspectives on the relationship between technology and life. By bridging the gap between scientific knowledge and creative expression, BioArt serves as a catalyst that inspires interdisciplinary innovation, collaboration, and curiosity surrounding science and the world around us.

Keywords: Biology, Art, Microscopy,