The Space Between Two
About description
The Space Between Two is a plaster cast triptych informed by scientific research into extracellular vesicles and the microscopic processes that enable cell to cell communication. The visual language of the work draws from imagery commonly associated with medical illustration and microscopic observation, offering a material interpretation of biological forms typically encountered only through scientific tools.
Once dismissed as cellular waste, extracellular vesicles are now understood as critical messengers that transport information throughout the body. This project reflects that shift in understanding by capturing the likeness of these structures and the spaces they occupy. Relief cast surfaces incorporate striated patterns formed from recycled literary documents sourced from the Translational Genomic Research Institute, embedding scientific and textual material directly into the work. Through this process, the piece renders visible an otherwise imperceptible biological exchange.
Artpiece dimensions
50″ x 50″
Artpiece price
$6,200
Behind the work
The project developed through dialogue between artistic experimentation and molecular medicine research. Scientific discussions around extracellular vesicles informed both form and texture, while material processes such as casting, layering, and surface manipulation shaped the final composition. The use of institutional documents as source material introduced an additional layer of meaning, linking research environments to physical form. Collaboration emphasized translation rather than illustration, allowing scientific concepts to be interpreted through material and process.
