On Earth, cardiovascular stem cells, also known as cardiovascular progenitor (Mother) cells or CPCs, can continually divide to produce more of the same type of cells or develop into other specialized cell types. In my artwork, I searched for the “Mother” cell (lower left corner) and found that one cell can move to the collection of many more. These studies continue through the Molecular Science being studied to help save what has been happening deep down under through exceptional work worldwide. I tried to depict the unique background growth as the cells developed.
While my cloth art does not come close to the actual development such as the artful growths in the Biorock experiments and biomining that can work in space studies, it is uniquely focused on what is happening deep down under… so many layers and shapes and colours.
Results suggest that biomining can work in microgravity and maybe even more effective than it is on Earth. Credits: ESA
“According to a research study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, this investigation revealed that space flight gives both adult and neonatal cells more “stemness,” which may improve their regeneration, survival, and proliferation. Understanding how to trigger this return to an earlier developmental state could have immense benefit in the field of regenerative medicine. “
My portrayal below here simply alludes to what could be happening. There is so much to learn from wise and focused professionals in their field. And long-duration microgravity, a unique research variable offered by the space station, could provide a tool to activate stemness in adult CPCs. Former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson conducts operations for the Cardiac Stem Cells investigation. Credits: NASA
This ‘growing field’ (my try at depicting the deep-down undergrowth of cells uses stem cells and tissues floating through the slide trays and studies as professionals in engineering seek to regrow, repair, or replace damaged or diseased cells, organs, and tissues. The artwork I have depicted is simply my fascination with the circling and often falling into place of the cells as they travel, mother to child, and as the cells are shared through normal processes we can in most cases, only imagine).
Title: MOTHER – Deep Down Under
Bethany Garner
Dimensions: 40h” x 26w”
Material: Vintage linen jacquard cloth, dyed and monoprinted
Technique: Machine stitch and fused applique bits
Fascinating research, and a wonderful combination of colours, the piece seems to glow! I really like your intense stitching.