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Painted Petri Dishes

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Microcosmic Wonder, 41"x27", Petri dishes 2013
I became a microbiologist because I loved the pretty colors from the reactions of the microorganisms and the pH indicators in the agar.  My natural love of color was further developed by my interest in painting and hand-dyeing silk with transparent fiber-reactive dyes.  Now, I apply my scientific background to my art in order to enhance the beauty and texture of the marriage of the dyes and various polyacrylamide gel media in painted Petri dish art!

This piece will be on view at the Member's Show, "State of Mind", at the Marin MOCA, Novato, CA
Opening Reception, January 19, 2013, 5-7 pm

Honorable Mention for "Microcosmic Wonder", juried show by Joan McLoughlin

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The Whole Gang at MOCA
The whole gang was at the Member's Show.  My piece, made with hand-painted Petri dishes
was a hit, especially with the children who were fascinated with the light and color!

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