An L-System model is a mathematical system founded by the Hungarian botanist, Aristid Lindenmayer, used to model cellular development through an algorithm containing repeating strings of exponential growth (Pike 2007).
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What is 3D Bioprinting?
The Components 3D bioprinting can be grouped into three main stages: the preparation of bionks, the printing process itself, and the crosslinking of the cells into the scaffold material after the print is made. Bioinks 3D bioprinting begins with the material that is being bioprinted. In extrusion-based bioprinting, this material is known as the bioink […]
Divide & Conquer
: Michael F. Schwartz, Rachel Peters, Aitch M. Hunt, Abdul-Khaliq AbdulMatin, Lisa Van den Broeck & Rosangela Sozzani (2021) Divide and Conquer: The Initiation
and Proliferation of Meristems, Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences, 40:2, 147-156, DOI:
10.1080/07352689.2021.1915228
Narrative & Art-Making Through Digital Interfaces
Research explorations for this proposal arose from the intention of working with interactive projections mapped to various surfaces and structures resembling those of botanical origin. Ideally, these projections will be rendered in real-time and pertain directly to a deeply personal interaction between the spectator and the sculptures. The animations will be driven by various forms […]
A Multidisciplinary Analysis of Green-Bioprinting Methods & Design Principles
Plant biofabrication can be defined as the construction of materials from or with that of plants or plant-derived products (Groll et al., 2016). The recent and expansive emergence of biofabrication is largely due to its broad scale of application and relevance to important trades such as medicine and industrial design. The continuation of advancement in this field requires a cross-examination of the principles of design to enhance process and production of biofabrication as a utility for various applications. This paper will focus on the 3D bioprinting techniques of green- bioprinting, the additive measures and development of components needed to run these processes, and the integrations of design methodologies to initiate an improved interdisciplinary approach to process and products of biofabrication.
Technology & Change
For those who have ever been to therapy and talked about “healthy relationships”, society’s relationship to technology is evidently not of that category. In a world defined by the inescapable influx of info, fear has emerged as the state of “not knowing”. Excuses for not knowing are becoming less, and so to be without data […]
Lava Love
Lava Love is an interactive bedside lamp designed to provide comical relief in these difficult times. The underlying concept is a hybrid between video chat technology, a lamp, and blobby projections of loved ones. Enjoy!
More Than A Screensaver
Multiple forms of projection art are beginning to set foot into the art scene, but not without a ton of baggage. This form of art consists mostly of computer-generated scenes, animated by external input, or driven by live control panels such as midi devices or OSC. A common term associated with the art form is […]
Narcissistic Art
In these earlier years, my motive for making art was to fulfill some narcissistic hankering of promoting myself and my intentions
Meet My Ex-Wife, Maya
In digital animation, it’s not the learning curve that’s steep, but rather the curve measuring one’s ability to keep their shit together after working all night on a project that suddenly “quits unexpectedly”.
Scientific Creativity Is Not Selfish
Creativity in science is interesting to perceive through the paintbrush hairs of a fine artist. The relationship between these perceptions vary throughout historical accounts and research papers aimed at deciphering the nature behind the creative makeup. The Nature of Science Compendium is a collection of perspectives from several major scientific discoveries. Throughout this reading, I […]
Articulating Art
So… Why? Why do we make art? Why do I make art? What is my objective? What kind of end result am I after? Is there an end? Is an art piece ever actually finished? How do you know when to step away from the canvas? An offer? An attempt at success? You don’t. You […]
Life Isn’t Still
To summarize the path that has brought me here: 2015 UNC-Chapel Hill: Premed –> Journalism School –> Fine Arts 2017: Dropped out –> Became a stripper –> Drove to Mount Shasta, CA to become certified as a Wilderness EMT Summer of 2018 NYAA –> Fine Arts 2018 NC State –> Art&Design study 2019 NC State […]
Proprietary Protection of Genetically Modified Plants for Economic & Societal Advancement
The practice of plant biotechnology dates back to several thousand years ago when people inadvertently altered the genomic layout of plant species through the selection of desirable traits in organisms such as yeasts and bacteria (Agrios, 2005). Recent advancements in plant biotechnology such as CRISPR and genetically modified plants have given rise to new methods […]
Poptart
Audio-reactive instancing of color & shapes: a TouchDesigner study.
Speculations on VR
An interview from the CTRL+ALT podcast about where I think VR is headed.
The Art & Design of Science 