AUGUST  HIGHLAND


"The Aesthetic Gene"

 
  
"Catalytic Bijectional Path Integrity" [detail on right]
30" x 30", Archival Pigmented Media on Canvas - 2005
The textual source for this work is from the Human DNA
sequence from RP11-108O1 on Chromosome 1...

The pieces selected to be featured here are from a body of work that was first exhibited in June 2005 in Pasadena, California. I was very fortunate that the LA Art Critic, Peter Frank, delivered a presentation about my work at the opening reception, and that the exhibition received highly complimentary reviews in ArtScene and ArtWeek.
All of my work is composed of text. The text source for these paintings is Human DNA. Each painting consists of the DNA sequence from a single gene on Human Chromosome I. I distribute the thousands of sequences of the individual gene in a combination of typeface sizes and colors and array them layer upon layer on canvas, creating an exquisitely textured visual tapestry. This expresses the reverence and wonder by which I am inspired in my study of human genetics, biogenetic engineering and nanotechnology.

My background is in the Arts, Humanities and Computer Sciences. It is very natural that I should be drawn to incorporating into my work the gene expression of what some are calling the "Biotech Century."

I am honored to be featured at ASCI and wish to express my appreciation to Cynthia Pannucci and to all the Board members of ASCI.

August Highland
PO Box 22114
San Diego, CA 92192-2114
Phone: 858.354.3260
Email: info@august-highland.com
Website: http://www.august-highland.com

 
"Power-Optimized Mutagenesis" [detail on right], 36" x 36",
Archival Pigmented Media on Canvas - 2005  The textual
source for this work is from the Human DNA sequence
from RP11-149P14 Chromosome 1...

UP-COMING SHOWS:

April 1-15, 2006
"SECOND INTERNATIONAL ART EXHIBITION; THAILAND/USA," LA ARTCORE at the Union Center for the Arts, Los Angeles CA

May 12-June 24, 2006
"SACRED BURIAL GROUNDS; ALPHANUMERIC PAINTING BY AUGUST HIGHLAND," Poets House, New York, NY

October 1-31, 2006
"NEW WORKS BY AUGUST HIGHLAND," Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO

November 1-31, 2006
"OUTSIDE THE LINES, A SOLO SHOW BY AUGUST HIGHLAND," LA ARTCORE, BREWERY ANNEX, Los Angeles, CA

 
"Resource Development Installation" [detail on right] 30" x 24",
Archival Pigmented Media on Canvas - 2005   The textual source
for this work is from the Human DNA sequence from
clone RP11-173E24 on Chromosome 1q31.1-31.3...