Petri Dish Painting

This piece draws inspiration from the "LUCA" exhibition at Tøn Gallery in Dublin in 2024. The exhibition focused on the Last Universal Common Ancestor, an ancient microbe that thrived in extreme environments. The title of this painting, Petri Dish, evokes the fundamental role of this laboratory tool in scientific exploration. Used in microbiology to culture cells, observe seed germination, or examine the behavior of microorganisms, the Petri dish becomes a canvas that mirrors the primordial conditions where LUCA once existed. The vibrant colors in the painting mimic the dynamic and chaotic processes of life’s earliest stages, inviting viewers to reflect on the origins of life and the microscopic worlds that underpin all living organisms. Through this abstract representation, the artist captures the essence of both scientific discovery and the beauty inherent in the microscopic universe.