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Wednesday November 22, 2006
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My mom says I'm cool, but whether my genetics support that claim is still up in the air. Luckily for me, the folks at DNA 11 make showing the world how special and unique every individual really is into an art. Gearlog recently visited the newly opened Wired store in New York City and got a chance to witness the DNA canvas firsthand.
DNA may just be a nucleic acid that contains the genetic instruction for our biological development, but it makes really neat art too! DNA 11's art is definitely worth the simple mouth swab required to obtain your genetic code. To get your DNA onto a wall, they take the sample, extract your DNA, run it through a "gel," and then photograph the gel using a special camera. The photo is then digitally enhanced, customized, and printed onto a canvas. Th company also offers fingerprint. According to the Web site, the DNA art takes about 6 to 8 weeks , and the fingerprints art about 4 to 6 weeks. Prices range from $190 to $790.
Remind your family at holiday gatherings how much you all have in common, or woo potential mates with proof of genetic competence hanging over the fireplace (I swear, the Casanova gene exists) with your DNA self-portrait. DNA 11 also offers a metal gift box that's perfect for that special holiday surprise, containing the DNA or fingerprint collection kit needed for the recipient to get their own, unique art piece.
Post by Andre Bermudez
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Gearlog
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November 22, 2006 12:58 PM
Wow! That's expensive, but it's also really really cool. I'd be all about that kind of art somewhere in my house if it were a bit less expensive, but to be honest, for them to take a DNA sample, send it to a lab to get the image, and then make the art must be pretty cost intensive on its own.
Still, really really cool. :D
November 22, 2006 2:47 PM
Don't do it! Its just big brother trying to get us to pay their expenses in cataloging all of us!!! :P
November 23, 2006 11:55 AM
@Lupe: I...I actually thought the same thing in the back of my head, but didn't wanna say it. :(
November 27, 2006 10:07 AM
Yeah, while I doubt its the case I wouldn't be surprised if someone uncovered a "scandal" of this type. With that aside though the idea is pretty cool. Being a Graphic Artist and a painter myself I can see how this type of artwork is appealing and a great conversation piece. But I think I'll have to sell a few pieces before I can afford that one piece.