Heather Dewey-Hagborg’s work has always been, in a way, an odyssey of human evolution and its fallacies. It began with a burning curiosity surrounding the imagined portrayal of genetic artefacts that we unknowingly leave behind. In her project Stranger Visions, she explored the strands of hair scattered across a reception area or subways, discarded remnants of chewed gum on sidewalks, or even cut fingernails. This seemingly innocent exploration soon transformed into a profound inquiry into genetic data security and public safety.
After came. Utilising the same 3D printed portraits, the multidisciplinary artist and biohacker explores the complexity of genetic studies by showcasing the numerous variations one single strand of DNA can exhibit.
