Luke Jerram is an artist who creates sculptures and installations, as well as live projects. His most recent collection, entitled "Glass Microbiology" was recently purchased by The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. He has created glass replicas of the viruses
HPV (human papillomavirus), HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), and
influenza in addition to the parasite that causes malaria, and an
E. coli bacterium. Scientists know what these microscopic organisms (yes, I'm going to choose to call a virus a living entity) and are widely discussed in the scientific world. However, these pieces of art now bring this information to a wider group of people. They're beautiful!
Luke Jerram's Glass Microbiology site:
http://www.lukejerram.com/glass/
Article about his work:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2276348/Glass-Microbiology-Luke-Jerrams-delicate-deadly-viruses-recreated-blown-glass.html#axzz2KBDwXso2
E. coli bacterium
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