Understanding Micropordia for the University of Exeter
A fascinating 3D sculpture has been installed at the University of Exeter’s Living Systems Institute, helping to raise awareness of its research on microsporidia.
Despite their importance, these parasites are not well-known by the general public, with most people never having heard of them.
Jacky worked with the team at the University of Exeter, who shared their knowledge generously with Jacky. The fascinating stages of development of the microsporidia spores inspired this piece.
Jacky Oliver
London, England
Coil and Spring illustrates this development through five hand-raised forms, containing etched and pierced text. These words invite the viewer to consider the subject matter, without attempting to explain the complexities, but hopefully intrigue them enough to spend time themselves to investigate and try to understand microsporidia.”
The ’Understanding Microsporidia’ project allowed Jacky to work with the team at the University of Exeter, who shared their knowledge generously with Jacky. The fascinating stages of development of the microsporidia spores as they germinate inspired this piece.