Welcome to a
novel art form = molecular models, sculptures, and abstractions.
Nature,
reflected in the life sciences, offers a living demonstration of the
vitality of form and function.
We see
function all around us, but the forms escape our eyes at the
molecular (nano) scale, because they are so very small.
The physical
methods of crystallography, NMR, and cryo-electron
microscopy open our eyes to minute molecules.
Here,
you
will see how physical descriptors of atoms and molecules can
be cast into noble hardwoods and metals.
To the
non-scientist, these may appear as esoteric forms of abstract
art.
And even to
the scientist not accustomed to working with molecular
structures, the forms will appear foreign, exotic.
In any event,
seek and see beauty as revealed by Nature herself.
Some viewers may see a resemblance to the work of contemporary
architect-sculptors like Maya Lin,
or the use of natural wood surfaces by Isamu Noguchi or George
Nakashima but for others
it may look just like college biochemistry - see for yourself.
Here
are original and recent web links:
Biographics Lab - until 2003. and, more recently: Taos shop (2003-2006)
And how
does a cnc milling machine work? - click
here
(sorry, downloading a 6MB file may require
5-6+ minutes on some systems)
Bronze
castings of the polio virus capsid and capsid-membrane receptor
complex and some sculptural abstractions
2006: models and
abstractions - click here
2007-8: sculptures and
exhibitions - click here
2008: Commemorative sculptures
2008-9: Portfolio
2010
- Sculptures and photographic abstractions
Homo lundens
“WWWWhy
does Nature Stutter?..."
(2001), Acta Cryst D57, 181-186.
publication
link
©
Edgar Meyer 2008-11
model_em@yahoo.com
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