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Polytene

SEK 1,000.00

This illustration is inspired by the polytene chromosomes of fruit flies — enlarged, banded chromosomes found in the salivary glands of fly larvae, formed through repeated DNA replication without cell division.

For many geneticists, polytene chromosomes are a teaching image. For me, they are personal.

As an undergraduate, I first encountered genetic linkage through fruit fly experiments. Long before DNA’s structure was known, scientists used recombination frequencies to map genes along chromosomes. They could not see DNA — yet they saw order in probability. That was when I first felt the beauty of genetics.

Years later, I spent long days in a small fly room, sorting and counting. At the time, it felt overwhelming. Looking back, those hours under the microscope now feel strangely peaceful.

Within the four tiny chromosomes of a fruit fly lies some of humanity’s earliest understanding of genetic theory.

For me, they also hold a part of my own story.

Artwork size (unframed): 21 × 29.7 cm (A4). Created on cold-pressed watercolor paper with medium grain and high cotton content (50–90%).

Framed size: 30 × 40 cm. Presented in an IKEA RÖDALM frame (oak effect).

This illustration is inspired by the polytene chromosomes of fruit flies — enlarged, banded chromosomes found in the salivary glands of fly larvae, formed through repeated DNA replication without cell division.

For many geneticists, polytene chromosomes are a teaching image. For me, they are personal.

As an undergraduate, I first encountered genetic linkage through fruit fly experiments. Long before DNA’s structure was known, scientists used recombination frequencies to map genes along chromosomes. They could not see DNA — yet they saw order in probability. That was when I first felt the beauty of genetics.

Years later, I spent long days in a small fly room, sorting and counting. At the time, it felt overwhelming. Looking back, those hours under the microscope now feel strangely peaceful.

Within the four tiny chromosomes of a fruit fly lies some of humanity’s earliest understanding of genetic theory.

For me, they also hold a part of my own story.

Artwork size (unframed): 21 × 29.7 cm (A4). Created on cold-pressed watercolor paper with medium grain and high cotton content (50–90%).

Framed size: 30 × 40 cm. Presented in an IKEA RÖDALM frame (oak effect).

Each artwork is a one-of-one original, hand-drawn piece, signed by the artist and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

The price is calculated based on the time devoted to its creation. The listed price includes the frame shown in the images.

Please carefully review the artwork dimensions and frame size before purchasing.

All sales are final. Returns and exchanges are not accepted.

The artist retains all copyright and reproduction rights. Liminal Science Studio may continue to use the digital image for publication, exhibition, or future print editions.

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