Research Symposium

BIO

Zara Jaffe is a first-year Art History major at Florida State University. She is part of the presidential scholars program and participates in clubs such as the Torch Society, Beautify FSU, and the Undergraduate Art History Association. Zara wants to graduate with her Bachelor of Art and continue onto the graduate school where she will pursue Architecture. She is part of the Microscopic BioArt research project, completing undergraduate research in her time at Florida State University.

Microscopic BioArt

Abstract

BioArt is a movement that combines biology and artistic expression. It uses tissues at their root to present new mediums and types of art at its most basic expression. Microscopic BioArt specifically delves into the small aspects of organisms and draws out the beauty of what is not conventionally considered so. In this project, a Scanning Electron microscope attached to a Nikon camera is used to capture high-resolution images. These are then altered with various platforms such as DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Design to add color and visually appealing depth. The aim of this project specifically is to draw out the beauty of the eyes of mammals, letting viewers contemplate the line between art and biology.

Keywords: Art, Microscope, Nanomaterials