Cut Microbe
Cut Microbe is an entirely hand-cut paper sculpture inspired by the hidden world of microorganisms, translating the complex structures of bacteria and viruses into a striking, magnified form. Created in collaboration with microbiologists, the work was produced for Invisible You, a permanent Wellcome Trust-funded exhibition on the human microbiome at the Eden Project in Cornwall. By elevating microscopic life to an artistic scale, the piece challenges the perception of microbes as purely harmful, instead revealing their beauty, complexity, and essential role in human health. Cut Microbe reflects a fascination with the unseen systems that shape our bodies and environment.