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DNA molecule was discovered in the middle of the
20th century. This was hailed as one of the most significant
scientific achievements in history. Form spoke for function and gave
birth to molecular biology, genetics, biotechnology and finally to
the human genome project. The world of visual arts responded to
these developments in the scientific arena and a new art movement,
often termed as genome art or DNA art
emerged. When the artistic touch embraced atoms and chemical bonds,
the double helix became "the Mona Lisa of genome
art". We, at ScienceConnexion, hope to
disseminate scientific knowledge to the society through the
production of artistic images of selected genetic discoveries by
employing traditional Byzantine and Ottoman arts. As you will see in
the following pages, our genome art product set is a unique marriage
between the genetic and the cultural heritage of mankind. It starts
with the description of a biologic event that takes place in our
cells and continues with the symbolic harmonization of the idea with
traditional art motifs. Then comes the choice of materials and production methods. All the fabrics used in ScienceConnexion products are authentic and indigenous to the Anatolian peninsula. They are specially manufactured in the hand mills of towns such as Odemis, Kastamonu and Sirnak. Embroidery, printing, ornamentation and tailoring are all made by hand. In the scientific world, many believe that a picture is worth a thousand words. We believe just one look at our genome art products is worth a million words. We cordially welcome you to the world of ScienceConnexion and sincerely hope that you will enjoy using our products for many years to come. Genomically yours |
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   "Fugitives of Destiny-Homage to the Cancer Genome Anatomy Project" by Tayfun Ozcelik as cover art in Nature Genetics in February 2007 "Life" by Tayfun Ozcelik as cover art in Nature Genetics in November 2005 "Chromatin" by Tayfun Ozcelik as cover art in Nature Genetics in April 2005 "Half-Chromatid Mutation" by Tayfun Ozcelik as cover art in Nature Genetics in August 2003  Read the "Holiday Buying 2006" article ScienceConnexion products are on sale at : www.lebrizshop.com www.addresistanbul.com muze.sabanciuniv.edu |
 Iclal Ozcelik is a graduate of Robert College and Bogazici University in Istanbul, Turkey. She completed her MSc degree in International Banking and Finance at Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh, UK. For over fifteen years, investment banking dominated her career and finally she served as a senior research analyst and managing director of the Istanbul-based investment bank, Alfa Securities. She had an early interest in fine arts, which she shared with her husband during their travels in Turkey and abroad. Over the years, her passion in fine arts grew and finally culminated into the establishment of ScienceConnexion brand. Tayfun Ozcelik is a human geneticist who graduated from Istanbul Medical School. He was trained at Yale and Stanford Universities as a medical geneticist, and conducted research on the chromosomal localization of human genes at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. He returned to Istanbul University about a decade ago as the founding head of the Department of Genetics. He introduced DNA-based individual identification to the Turkish judiciary system. Currently, he is a Professor of Molecular Biology and Genetics at Bilkent University. He is the author of many scientific publications in prestigious journals, such as Nature, Nature Genetics, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, and American Journal of Human Genetics. Since his early childhood, Dr. Ozcelik was interested in Byzantine, Ottoman and early Renaissance art. With the discovery of a genetic mechanism, namely somatic mosaicism, that leads to a neurodevelopmental disorder in one of his patients, he realized the power of artistic expression in disseminating scientific knowledge. Three of his designs that form the basis of various ScienceConnexion products were featured as cover art in Nature Genetics (www.nature.com/ng/index.html). Currently, he is designing genome art motifs, and continues his research on Rett Syndrome and the role of skewed X-chromosome inactivation in female predisposition to autoimmunity. HOLIDAY BUYING ScienceConnexion brand and products have been recommended by the Museum Store Association as Must-have Holiday Merchandise. On the left, you can see and read the "Holiday Buying 2006" article in the Summer issue of the MSA's Museum Store Magazine. IN PRESS Read the "Molecular Creativity" article (in Turkish) about ScienceConnexion in Maison Française Magazine in February, 2007 Read the "Brand rises from Genom Art and Turkish Motifs" article (in Turkish) about ScienceConnexion in Boğaziçi Magazine in February, 2007 Read the "Science inspires Art" article (in Turkish) about ScienceConnexion in Varan Yol Boyunca Magazine  |