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Bradley.Basso: Southampton University stained glass foyer window

Transfer of knowledge DNA…….AND

A foyer window to the Hartley Library

Southampton University, Hampshire UK

Storage and retrieval of information, the theme of the window is inspired by the Library itself, as a means of transferring, developing and creating knowledge, seen as a fundamental feature of the living environment.

A contextual art installation that depicts a nucleotide sequence of the DNA code of a growth hormone, from research in the biology department of the University. DNA is nature’s most fundamental information- processing mechanism. Also depicted is an image to represent the silicon chip, the most powerful information –processing device yet invented by man.

Transfer of Knowledge DNA…….AND. Storage and retrieval of information is the theme of the window, which is inspired by the Library itself.

Stained glass windows, painted, silk screened and acid etched.

Stained glass windows, acid etched.

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