"...Moving into the liminal room, the viewer is immediately confronted with Laura Splan’s 3D model of a nucleosome (a DNA cluster) that rapidly advances and recedes depending on where you might be standing in the room; this action leaves the viewer with a momentary sense of disorientation. Splan’s Baroque Bodies (Sway) is an interactive installation that represents the impact of the environment on gene expression. Visitors’ movements influence the views of the nucleosome mirroring how the environment, diet, social factors, and lifestyle, create epigenetic changes. Visitors are invited to engage with the delicate balance between our genetic makeup and the world around us, making the work not just an exploration of DNA and proteins, but a compelling reminder of our agency in shaping our own lives..."
