I had seen Jo Berry's fascinating exhibition 'Hijacking Natural Systems' at Derby Art Gallery and Museum last summer so was very much looking forward to seeing it again at Lakeside, Nottingham University this month. Her collaborative work with scientists at QMC resulted in a series of digital drawings and laser cut light boxes based upon her time researching a 'hunger' hormone and the effect it has on the body's cells.
It was with great enthusiasm that I went along to Jo Berry and Bernie Rutter's 'Cell Art' workshop on 26th February and spent a whole day looking at creating cell animations, digital drawings, projected coloured OHP pieces and paint and ink works. Alongside this, Jo gave and in-depth tour of her work explaining her process and her experience working in the labs alongside scientists.
It was an intense, enjoyable day and it was also great to catch up with fellow visual artist Jane Pepper.
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| CELL ART WORKSHOP OHP PROJECTION - Pauline Woolley - photograph by Jane Pepper |
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| Vita Su Marte 3 - digital painting, acetate and ink - Pauline Woolley 2010 |
