Glass Viral Sculptures – Including H1N1
October 29, 2009 by Marijke Durning, RN
Filed under Misc.
They’re some of the world’s deadliest viruses, but people are paying to see them.
Meet artist Luke Jerram. He lives in Bristol, United Kingdom, and he creates viruses out of glass. These detailed pieces are stunning to look at and are in great demand. The Smithfield Gallery, in London, UK, has an exhibit of both pieces and photographs of pieces created by Mr. Jerram.
Among the viruses he has created into glass are e. coli, HIV, and even the H1N1 virus, otherwise known as the swine flu.
Mr. Jerram has received quite a bit of coverage of his artwork, including photos published by the BBC. His own website is LukeJerram.com.
If you would like to watch Mr. Jerram at work, creating the HIV piece, click on the TV screen below.
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Image: iStock.com
