Collage and assemblage in the microbial world
2008

Collage and Assemblage in the Microbial World

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Author Information

Author(s): Polyxeni Potter

Primary Institution: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Conclusion

Mack's artwork reflects the complexity of microbial interactions and their adaptability, which poses challenges for science.

Supporting Evidence

  • Mack's art uses collage and assemblage to explore new forms and connections.
  • Microbial structures can adapt and change, making them difficult to control.
  • The artwork reflects the chaos and complexity of human and microbial interactions.

Takeaway

This article talks about how art can show us the complicated ways microbes change and adapt, just like pieces in a collage.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.3201/eid1410.000000

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