Science + Art
As the name implies, science art is a creative expression with the intent to convey a scientific idea or concept. Here are a few examples of mine.
I am very grateful that my scholarly background enables me to understand and analyze scientific concepts and using my informal but authentic creative skills, I can bring out the essence of scholastic research into a visual platform. I regularly illustrate journal covers and editorial pieces for scientific publishers which I find immensely enjoyable as well as informative as I also get to reach the papers firsthand.
The CRISPR Journal Vol. 1, No. 1, 2018
This was my first big break into illustration for scientific journals. The hand with the scissor depicts the CRISPR cas protein with the guide RNA and the DNA morphs into a ceremonial red ribbon at an opening ceremony to highlight the inaugural issue.
The CRISPR Journal Vol. 3, No. 6, 2020
The journal editor wanted to portray the many uses of the CRISPR-cas system as a tool; hence the tool box. I added the feel of opening a present together with the chosen colorway to add a joyous festive feeling.
The CRISPR Journal Vol. 3, No. 5, 2020
This DNA structure inspired by the golden gate bridge represents the guidelines that the council for heritable human genome engineering(HHGE) has laid down for future developments with the technology.
GEN Vol. 40, No. 3, 2020
Another variation on the CRISPR tool box concept. To get the 3D structure of the proteins from this, I collaborated with the CRISPR-3D, an augmented reality app which allows you to explore the proteins in 360 degrees.