DNA Art Forms by Catherine Dapra and Paul Zawierka

by Dr. Hsien-Hsien Lei
Posted August 13, 2007 in DNA Products

More DNA art for your viewing pleasure. DNA Art Forms was founded by Catherine Dapra and Paul Zawierka. The process begins with a DNA test that examines 15 short tandem repeat (STR) markers. You then discuss the results of your DNA with Catherine, the artist, who uses various media to create a unique piece of art incorporating your DNA pattern.

Our first DNA art form was created in 2003. To develop a greater understanding of the science behind our art, Paul studied genomics at the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in Long Island, New York. Although initially only for themselves, the concept of layering their families’ DNA was conceived. Coming from a large family, Catherine imagined comparing her lineage and weaving a DNA family tree. The comparisons seemed endless, and watching the variations and mutations from grandmother to mother to daughter and so on became an incredible way to preserve history.

My favorite painting from the DNA ART gallery is the one shown called Butterflies in Rain. (Click on the cropped image to see the whole painting.)

NB: Terry Lovelocke also left a comment in my post mentioning DNA 11 prints. He pointed to DNA Art that also produces prints but with a DNA pattern of 12 lanes (columns) instead of 10.

Tags: genetics, genes, dna, dna art, painting, catherine dapra, paul zawierka

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2007-09-03 10:32:14

[...] DNA 11, a company that produces personalized prints from RFLP DNA patterns, is featured in The Independent. For other artwork you can have commissioned using your DNA, see my previous post. [...]

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