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| Frances Geesin 2008 |
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Six Hollows-2223 viewsInspired by textand images of hollow nano capsules designed for drug release. Formed by heat with thermoplastic material and electroplated nickel.
Nano images when revealed by today’s technology are poetic, awesome, enticing and inspiring. These visuals derived from science I find inspirational and a challenge to our creativity. Artists/practitioners and scientists share a desire to question, are curious and have a need to experiment. These structures and their inherent patterns are revealed only with an electron microscope, showing a depth and layering not possible with standard photography. This has enabled my new work and thinking to develop, which wouldn’t be possible without exposure to this science. A new world is revealed of complexities, layers of mystery which scientists identify and I attempt to make visible through my personal interaction and practice.
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Silver Rolls-2213 viewsScientific images revealed that, depending on the specific type and function of a bone, fine threads (mineralized collagen fibrils) that form the framework could have several arrangements. The patterned networks of threads and voids are similar to an industrial material designed as a spacer in the construction of skis. I worked intuitively and flattened the fabric in a heat press then, by drawing into the thermoplastic material with a fine tipped soldering iron to create a lattice, mimicking fibrils network. The fabric was made conductive on one side only in order that when plated, parts of the original construction would be visible. It was plated silver.
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Micelles(c/u)Close UP copper-2131 viewsMicelles Copper same process as micelles silver but plated copper. This work was placed near the conductive anodes to create nodules.
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Micelles Silver-2145 viewsElectroplated and manipulated thermo plastic expanding tape. Micelle formation is essential for the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and complicated lipids within the human body. An image showing a micelles on a nano scale provided the basis for a series of 2D works. I manipulated thermoplastic expanding tape to draw and form structures which reflect the rhythm, textures and layers I found so engaging in the original image and text. The work was then made conductive with a silver based paint then electroplated silver.
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Lotus1-148 viewsA sphere was formed with heat onto a metal ball with thermoplastic nonwoven material to create a skin. Textured melted fabric was added which describes an interpretation of the dirt particles. Finally it was electroplated copper then with nickel. For this work I referred to an image displaying on a nano scale, the self-cleaning action of the lotus plant which showed how particles of dirt absorbed by the water are removed in the process.
Contributing through my work to the demystifying of nanoscience is my goal. The benefits of the numerous discoveries in this science are incalculable. The blending of art and science contributes to this awareness helping make visible for others the enchantment of something that has always been there waiting to be revealed.
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