DNA Meets LED in Chromosomatic Exhibit at Madelyn Helling Library
Chromosomatic is a sculpture by artist Rachel Rein consisting of 23 translucent lanterns representing the 23 pairs of chromosomes comprising human DNA. Each lantern houses individually addressable LED lights. A custom Python script translates Rein’s DNA research data into bands of light. Each time Chromosomatic pulses on, it shows a representation of the DNA shared between the artist’s mother and someone in the world who was curious enough to take a DNA test and open enough to consent to matching with other people.
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