Hamer Dodds
Hamer Dodds is an artist and scientist. He received a Masters degree in Biochemistry from London University and is a Master of Fine Art (Edinburgh College of Art). He qualified as a teacher at Bristol University.
He has exhibited work in the UK, mainland Europe and the USA and illustrated scientific books.
Hamer's work focuses on the space where art and science overlap. He has a particular interest in the complexity of biological systems. He pays attention to the tension that exists between the mundane and ultramundane aspects of science and art. The influences of both Tufte and Ernst Haeckel can be seen in his work.
Recent works are concerned with the relationships between phylogeny and biodiversity. Hamer is working with scientists from The Universities of St Andrews and Edinburgh on aspects of biodiversity using the working title of Green to Red.
He has exhibited work in the UK, mainland Europe and the USA and illustrated scientific books.
Hamer's work focuses on the space where art and science overlap. He has a particular interest in the complexity of biological systems. He pays attention to the tension that exists between the mundane and ultramundane aspects of science and art. The influences of both Tufte and Ernst Haeckel can be seen in his work.
Recent works are concerned with the relationships between phylogeny and biodiversity. Hamer is working with scientists from The Universities of St Andrews and Edinburgh on aspects of biodiversity using the working title of Green to Red.