Born: 1962, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Nationality: Brazilian-American
Style: Bio Art, New Media Art
Influences: Genetics, biotechnology, philosophy
"Bio Art is a new art form that uses living organisms and biological processes as its medium."
Notable Artwork
GFP Bunny (2000)
About Eduardo Kac
Born: 1962, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Nationality: Brazilian-American Style: Bio Art, New Media Art Influences: Genetics, biotechnology, philosophy Major Exhibitions: “GFP Bunny” (2000), “Genesis” (1999), “The Eighth Day” (2001) Quote: “Bio Art is a new art form that uses living organisms and biological processes as its medium.” Website: http://www.ekac.org/
Notable Artwork: GFP Bunny (2000)
GFP Bunny, also known as “Alba,” is a genetically modified rabbit that glows fluorescent green under a specific blue light. Kac commissioned a French laboratory to create the rabbit using a green fluorescent protein (GFP) gene from a jellyfish.
Significance
This work is arguably the most famous (and controversial) example of Bio Art. It sparked widespread debate about the ethical implications of genetic engineering, the commodification of life, and the role of the artist in scientific research. It brought Bio Art into the public consciousness.