Aspergillus nidulans is a species of filamentous fungus crucial to genetic research. Captured through the lenses of scanning electron and confocal microscopes, these images unveil a world hidden to the naked eye. Beyond the initial revelations from scanning electron and confocal microscopes, I ventured further — infusing vibrancy through digital colorization and brushwork in Photoshop, crafting entire universes centered around the fungi. My journey into this microscopic realm highlights the important fusion of art, science, and community.
Fungus in image taken by Brent Shuman using a confocal microscope.
Fungus in image taken by me using a scanning electron microscope in the Georgia Electron Microscopy lab.
Fungus in image taken by me using a scanning electron microscope in the Georgia Electron Microscopy lab.
Fungus in image taken by me using a scanning electron microscope in the Georgia Electron Microscopy lab.