Portfolio
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"My artistic superpower is experimentation with different media" Palina uses not just oil and canvas, but also flowers, wires, foil, labware, microorganisms, etc. For example, this work was made from polyacrylamide gels with stained proteins giving second life to these gels after experiments
"Post-experimental life of RNA-binding proteins” (2024)
"Art genre I’m working in is conceptual art. I focus on ideas and research" For instance, this artwork serves as a visual and conceptual exploration of the interconnectedness between celestial and cerebral, raising profound questions about our place in the universe and the nature of our existence
"Astronomy vs. Neuroscience" (2023)
Even serious science can be beautiful
Palina's poster during the IMPRS-MOB retreat 2023
Representing one of the methods of protein experession by the form of the poster
2024 Poster from Palina Kot
Hands-on Workshop
Science Communication through ART
At Darwin 2021, Palina Kot conducted a hands-on workshop on ‘Science Communication through ART’ where bio enthusiasts learnt to present science to the masses artistically.
Art in Science
This painting is the memory of my first day in the lab. I was so excited...I had never seen even simple things before. Everything is reflected in the eyes.
Doing a chromosome experiment (during dropping of fixed cell suspension). It is a very important and technically difficult step in this experiment, but I was encouraged by the fact that I will take a look at the real chromosomes soon!
Looking at chromosome rearrangements using FISH analysis. Near the right hand side, there is a rearranged chromosome of radial type, which I am interested in.
During the experiment, I try to find the answer to how DNA is repaired in different situations. Various DNA repair factors work in unknown and unclear ways like these cat-builders.
Not all experiments are successful. All researchers should be ready for this. On the table, there are many slides with failed chromosome samples. This is one of the most emotional drawings.
I was surprised that the washing of laboratory dishes can inspire a painting. Usually it is the last step of the experiment before receiving the data. So, you are motivated to do it faster and then run to look at the results.
Scientific Illustrations
Japanese art
Calligraphy
General art
Portraits
Design and Layout
