Another Kind of Cell
Digital spreadsheets are used to store, organize and manipulate data and were originally based on paper spreadsheets used for accounting. Data are stored in tables which are a collection of CELLS organized into rows and columns. Software programs such as Excel or Google sheets can store hundreds of tables or
Theme Recap
I thought it would be a good time for a recap of what this group is about. We take turns proposing a theme for each of our quilts. We have overall themes for each approximately two year round of work. Beginning in 2017, all of our themes were UNUSUAL. If
DISCOVERING and WONDERING
Developing a story, or a piece of artwork, around the CELL is a magical ride through the fascinating world of “what’s inside” and how might it affect our “OUTside”. I am fascinated by the magical and very precious role of the STEM CELL. Having worked in health care for many
Organic Architecture
If you have been following my work in this series you know that I am focussing on the work of Antoni Gaudi and of course he was one of the original proponents of organic architecture. He is best known for his organic and free flowing architecture which is easily identified
Medullary Cells
Martha Ressler 3-6 Why are oak trees stronger than other trees? It turns out that the answer lies in their cellular structure. Cells called “Medullary rays” radiate from the center across the annual growth rings everyone is familiar with. They are visible to the naked eye. They strengthen the wood,
The Fighting Cell
A Cell is the Basic Unit of Life A cell membrane separates the cell from the outside world A cell has genes and can leave its own copy to offspring A cell makes energy and substances necessary for the cell to live A cell cooperates with other cells to structure
New prompt: Cells
All life started with a single cell. During embryogenesis this cell is divided several times first building a cell cluster. Each of those is the precursor for a separate type of cells, e.g. liver cells, immune cells, neurons or muscle cells. They are all different in size, shape and function.