Malaria.
- Jerram, Luke
- Date:
- [2017?]
- Reference:
- 3306438i
- Part of:
- Glass microbiology.
- 3-D Objects
About this work
Also known as
Malaria (large, spikey)
Description
An ovoid glass sculpture with spikes on the outside representing the Malaria parasite (Plasmodium falciparum Merozoite) before it has entered a red blood cell. The sculpture is about 200,000 times larger than the actual parasite.
Publication/Creation
[England], [2017?]
Physical description
1 sculpture : glass ; 500 x 180 mm
Series
Contributors
Edition
Edition of 5. Large edition.
Copyright note
Luke Jerram. All rights reserved.
Notes
Title provided by artist.
The first edition of the artwork was made especially for the charity Malaria No More.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 3306438i
Type/Technique
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed storesBy appointment Manual request Note