Micrographies / Photomicrographies, 2020

Micrographies / Photomicrographies is a series of 3D-generated prints conceived to simulate the visualization of microorganisms, cells, and molecules—their morphologies and dynamics—through a microscope.

The earliest known examples of compound microscopes—whose inventor is unknown, although many claims have been made over the years—appeared in Europe around 1620. Their rapid evolution (electron, fluorescence, scanning probe, X-ray, etc.) has been fundamental to the progress of scientific research, making them a symbol of science itself and of its “truthful efficacy.” Robert Hooke’s Micrographia, first published in 1665, was the earliest significant book to illustrate insects, plants, and more as seen through microscopes.
Notably, it coined the biological term “cell” and contains large-scale, finely detailed illustrations of some of the specimens Hooke observed under the microscopes he designed.

The entire series—consisting of 14 works—is printed with archival pigment-based inks on “Hahnemühle Photo Rag Satin 310 gsm” paper (sheet size: 48.3×32.9 cm; image size: various) in a limited edition of 3 + 1 AP.

Please note that the images featured on this page are a selection from the entire series: the complete set of images and further information on the project are available upon request.

Year : 2020
Tech Specs : Archival Pigment-Based Inks, Hahnemühle Photo Rag Satin 310 gsm, Sheets Size 48.3×32.9 cm, Images Size: Various, Edition of 3 + 1 AP
Copy & Credits : Lorenzo Oggiano