Research Symposium

BIO

Madeline Oliva is a Studio Art and Biological Sciences major at Florida State University on the Pre-Dental track . She is currently a research assistant at the National High Magnetic Research Laboratory. In her current project, she is creating BioArt that explore female anatomy with images captured through light microscopy techniques.

Microscopic BioArt

Abstract

With the term first being coined in 1997, BioArt is a new contemporary art movement which merges biology and artistic expression, using living cells, microbes, and biochemical reactions to create visually striking compositions. The specific type of BioArt used within this project is microscopic BioArt, which consists of utilizing images captured from microscopes in an artistic setting. Beyond aesthetics, BioArt serves as a powerful tool for scientific communication, making complex biological concepts more accessible to the public. This research explores the creative potential of microscopic BioArt, demonstrating how microbial interactions and imaging techniques can inspire curiosity, bridge disciplines, and foster a deeper appreciation for the unseen beauty of life. In the series of pieces I created, I wanted to observe feminine beauty through a microscopic perspective.

Keywords: BioArt, Microscopy, Art