Scientific concepts depicted with photos of everyday objects

Lee sez, "Kevin Van Aelst, who photographs household objects to explain basic life processes. He uses gummy worms for DNA, clothes for the heart and other things you'd find around the house."

While the depictions of information--such as an EKG, fingerprint, map or anatomical model--are unconventional, the truth and accuracy to the illustrations are just as valid as more traditional depictions. This work is about creating order where we expect to find randomness, and also hints that the minutiae all around us is capable of communicating much larger ideas.
Kevin Van Aelst (Thanks, Lee!)

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Science is Delicious!

Chromosomes Awm nom nom

Those aren't gummy worms, they're sour worms! Significantly more delicious.

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