It is estimated that sometime between 2001 and 2005 a human genome sequence
will be artificially replicated, putting in place the building blocks for
a composite/recombinant organism. Cultivating
this phenomenon is a current experiment in biotechnology called the Human
Genome Project. Fragments of newly discovered
DNA sequences from laboratories around the world are sent over the internet
to a receiving station, ie. Genbank, where these sequences of information
are pieced together to create a final sequence.
This method of construction will be employed
to create rDNA (imagined). Symbolic (text, graphics, sound) and real
(live performer) manifestations of human DNA will be sent over the internet
from one station , PseudoTV in New York City, to another MIT 's List Visual
Arts Center in Cambridge, Ma. Each "sequence"
of data sent over the lines is represented by four screens/computer
stations at MIT. As a unit, these four stations will comprise a hybrid form
constructed of sound, imagery and text.
rDNA(imagined) will be performed every Friday 1-3 pm starting January
31-March 28 (except February 7 & 14). The installation may be viewed
at MIT''s List Visual Arts Center or remotely using cuseeme and the PORT
Reflector site- ip address 18.85.22.12 - during the scheduled times.
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