Simons Foundation Collaboration

The Simons Foundation has supported Laura Splan's collaboration with Dr. Adam Lamson, Science Collaborator and theoretical biophysicist at Flatiron Institute, a division of the Simons Foundation. The project explores entanglements of computational and biological worlds through research, artworks, exhibitions, and public engagement. Process and production for the project are informed by Lamson’s chromatin simulations and Splan’s studio practice interrogating scientific imaging techniques. Collaboration activities included:

• weekly 1-hour in-person meetings and discussions
• collaborative research and experimentation based on scientist's research
• production of molecular animations made with PDB models, PyMOL, Blender, and Python
• production of data-driven soundscapes
• production of computerized Jacquard weavings
• production of website documenting research and process
• participation in the production of video profile documenting collaboration
• public presentations of collaboration
• public exhibitions of co-created artworks