This installation work crosses disciplines. It examines the idea of a store of bagged slides where one can purchase various baby traits either by inclusion or exclusion, as well as ‘starter packs’ of pre-set combinations. There is an accompanying printed catalog/information book and a web site.
This is an art piece examining our consumer culture, ethics and the science of genetics. As a societal group, we largely misunderstand genetics and the ramifications it will have (and indeed has had) on our society.
Please visit “the about” page of the Double Helix Cafe site to learn more about the artist and the project.
