PMI Art CommissionConcept Designs

Research & ConsultationProcess of TranslationSchedules & Budgets

Heather BarnettFebruary 2011

Research Groups

Cancer Control

Medical Engineering

Clinical Simulation Lab

Reconstructive Surgery

Burns Research

Mental Health

Investigations

Aims of researchIntended outputsLong term goalsProcesses involved

(mechanisms, procedures)Visualisation of research

(communication within and outside expertise)Links between what happens in the lab and its

potential real world impact

Cancer Control

Electroflouresis

Confocal fluorescence microscopy

Histology

Cancer Control

Network analysis of proteins

Cancer Control

Research into link between Cortisol and recovery rates in cancer patients

Medical Engineering

Medical Engineering

Medical Engineering

Simulation Lab

Simulation Lab

Research & Consultation

• initial meetings

• email correspondence

• research papers & web resources

• creative consultation activities

www.pmi-art.info

Process of TranslationMedical Research >>>>>>>>> Public Artworks

Research Groups

Cancer Control

Medical Engineering

Clinical Simulation Lab

Reconstructive Surgery

Burns Research

Mental Health

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Concept DesignsPoints of Connection :

Transformational Research & Predictive Calculations •Individualised Medicine in Diagnosis & Treatment •

Relationship between molecular/cellular & whole person •Link between laboratory research & clinical setting •

Concept DesignsThe whole is greater than the sum of its parts

Transformation of Scale (enlarging/reducing) •Interior – Exterior (in body and building) •

Parts and the whole (shifting focus) •Audience engagement (devices for interactivity) •

Site plan

External siteDirectly outside PMI

• potential for single point perspective• design changes as you change position

Single point perspectiveExample with molecular structure of Cortisol

• 3D design in metal or glass• Design changes depending on viewing position

Vetruvian WomanLayers of glass: etched / 3D engraved / screen printed

Transformation of scaleExample with enlarged fragment of knee cartilage

• cement material to resemble bone• potential for interactivity: furniture / balance

Site plan

External - Internalsequence / narrative / transformation

External - Internalsequence / narrative / transformation

External - Internalsequence / narrative / transformation

Subtle window graphic sequenceoutlines / fragments / transition

Interior spacelarge wall graphic / wallpaper / large print

Interior spacedirect drawing of anatomical studies

Interior spacepanels of pattern (cellular wallpaper)

Three fold proposalExternal / Transitional / Internal

ScheduleTimescale for different artworks proposed

2D/3D external artwork6-15 weeks

Depending on complexity of design, materials used, site prep needed, installation requirements

2D internal artwork3-5 weeks

Depending on material, sample tests, site prep needed and installation requirements

Schedule breakdown

Activity DatesWork up designs MarchOpen Presentation/Consultation? 15 MarchPresent designs 15 AprilProduction April-MayInstallation of 2D artwork/s May (21-27)Installation of 3D artwork/s May onwards…

Thank youDiscussion points:

ConceptsLocationsMaterialsLogistics

Schedules