This project aims to transform the nano-scale of a striking biological phenomenon, the relationship between SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus and human molecules, into an interactive audiovisual simulation. In this work, the interaction data between the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 and human cellular proteins is measured by Atomic Force Microscopy, which can touch and image a single molecule. We are creating an interactive audiovisual installation and performance from a set of interaction data. The audience is invited to an immersive space where they can control the biomolecules’ behavior so that they can intuitively recognize the biological characteristics. This project is not only a demonstration of scientific data but also tries to look at the interspecies relationship in parasitism. This project particularly deals with our current and future life with coronavirus and demonstrates how we might control our coexistence in virtual space.
photo Florian Voggeneder
photo tom mesic
photo Florian Voggeneder
Biographies
Yoojin Oh (Project leader) is a biophysicist who focuses on nano-metric properties of biomaterials, especially pathogens that benefit from the application of microscopic techniques.
Sabina Hyoju Ahn is an artist interested in finding imperceptible data in natural elements and translating them into different perceptual experiences.
Myungin Lee is a researcher designing multimodal instruments based on scientific theory, composition, signal processing and machine learning, and gestural interface.Credits
We acknowledge support from LIT-ARS-2022-005.
We appreciate data from H.Seferovic, R.Zhu, L.Hain (Institute of Biophysics, JKU), G.Kada(10-9), C.Rankl(RECENDT), and advice from J.Kuchera-Morin, A.Cabrera (UCSB), H.S.Lee(KR).
