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Avian Flu SculptureThis sculpture was created to contemplate the issues of Avian Influenza (H5N1) and to consider how the doctoring of scientific imagery affects our visualisation of phenomenon. This representation of the Avian Flu virus is as a complex three dimensional transparent form. The sculpture was designed in consultation with virologists from the University of Bristol using a combination of different scientific photographs and models. It was made in collaboration with glassblower Brian Jones. An editon of this work is in the permanent collection of the Wellcome Trust in London. |
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HIV SculptureThis transparent glass sculpture of HIV was created to contemplate HIV/Aids and to consider how the doctoring of scientific imagery affects our visualisation of phenomenon. How many people believe virus's are brightly coloured? If it is possible that the colouring of scientific imagery can help promote a sense of awe and wonder within a viewer, are some used to promote fear? Ironically this coloured photograph of the sculpture by David Sayer won an award from the Institute of Medical Imaging 2007. The sculpture was designed in consultation with virologists from the University of Bristol using a combination of different scientific photographs and models. It was made in collaboration with glassblower Kim George. Editions of this work are on display in The Wellcome Collection, London and Bristol City Museum. Dimensions- 8cm diameter. |
St. Paul’s Victorian ToyThe concertina when opened, creates the impression of a miniature 3-dimensional street full of crime and social problems. The study was made using photographs taken whilst living in St.Pauls, Bristol 2003. From ongoing paper studies. here's a short film of the concertina. |
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ButterflySuspended from a frame a dead butterfly is lit. The reflected light from the insect is focused by a lens, to form the image of the butterfly several meters away. From a series of studies of optical perception. |
