of mixed media for creating dimensionality
on canvas, and so on. In addition, Caroline’s
fascinating library of art books has been very
helpful to me. I’m familiar with scientific
grant writing. But, this collaboration taught
me how to write a proposal to a curator for
gallery installation of artworks.
MG: How do you use both organic and systematic
modes of exploration within the project? How integral are talking, sharing information, and asking
questions in this artistic exploration?
DD: Combining organic and systematic
modes of exploration is the key to this project. As I worked on high-throughput highcontent microscopy image acquisition and
analysis of a large panel of lung cancer cell
lines for my PhD thesis work, I have become
very familiar with the differences in shape,
size, and texture of various cancer cell lines.
However, this w