This week's material was completely new to me. I was unaware that there was use of
biotechnology in the art world. What intrigued me most was the controversy over restrictions in biotechnology. I personally feel it is difficult to put restrictions on art because it begins to limit freedom of speech and uniqueness. Although, I do understand the concerns that that people have about complete freedom when it comes to biotech art.
biotechnology in the art world. What intrigued me most was the controversy over restrictions in biotechnology. I personally feel it is difficult to put restrictions on art because it begins to limit freedom of speech and uniqueness. Although, I do understand the concerns that that people have about complete freedom when it comes to biotech art.
When I think about biotechnology I think of the modifications and editing of genes in unborn babies.
I think this is a very powerful yet scary process. I do think if there is a way to prevent future
generations from illnesses and diseases could be incredibly beneficial.
But I am worried about it being taken too far, and creating the perfect child could lead to
a lack of individuality.
I think this is a very powerful yet scary process. I do think if there is a way to prevent future
generations from illnesses and diseases could be incredibly beneficial.
But I am worried about it being taken too far, and creating the perfect child could lead to
a lack of individuality.
I read an interesting article that involved an artist creating a small “jacket”
made out of mouse tissue cells. The part that stuck out to me the most is that the
artwork was kept living through an incubation system. In addition when it was time
to take the exhibit down, she couldn't bring herself to do it, because she did
not want to kill the creation she had made.
made out of mouse tissue cells. The part that stuck out to me the most is that the
artwork was kept living through an incubation system. In addition when it was time
to take the exhibit down, she couldn't bring herself to do it, because she did
not want to kill the creation she had made.
References
Bio Art | Artlink Magazine, www.artlink.com.au/issues/3430/bio-art/.
Delgado, Rick. “How Artists Are Blending Biotechnology And Art.” MakeUseOf, 8 May 2015, www.makeuseof.com/tag/artists-blending-biotechnology-art/.
Miranda, Carolina A. “Weird Science: Biotechnology as Art Form -.” ARTnews, 4 Mar. 2013, www.artnews.com/2013/03/18/biotechnology-as-art-form/.
Specktor, Brandon. “CRISPR Gene Editing May Be Doing More Damage Than Scientists Thought.” LiveScience, Purch, 16 July 2018, www.livescience.com/63075-crispr-damage-cell-mutations.html.
Vesna, Victoria, director. Bioart Part 5. Bioart Part 5, YouTube, 17 May 2012, www.youtube.com/watch?list=PL9DBF43664EAC8BC7&v=2qSc72u9KhI.
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