084755/Z/08/Z: Ravelling, Unravelling

Project Summary:A creative interpretation of topological and geometric investigations currently being undertaken in the biomedical fields, specifically those relating to packaging and unravelling of material within the human body and as used in the treatment of disease. I will research the twisting and foldings found in the organisation of the gut, in the treatment of medical conditions e.g. aneurysms by intra-vascular coiling, and in the structure of DNA. I will spend the first month of the project exploring different structures, techniques and procedures both at UCL hospital and within the University. Succeeding months will be spent developing a body of new work in the studio whilst maintaining regular dialogue with my advisors. The research will culminate in a public exhibition of new work and a cross disciplinary symposium where a range of speakers and guests from diverse backgrounds will be able to meet and discuss related issues in a public context. Both events will be hosted by the Lighthill Institute of Mathematical Sciences.

Grant Holder:Miss Naheed Raza

Organisation:University College London

Financial Year:2007/2008