“Viral Textures” is a BioArt sample based on real scientific data derived from structural analyses of complete capsids from diverse viral species. The project transforms these molecular architectures into visual artworks, revealing the intricate nanoscopic landscapes that exist on the surfaces of some viruses.

By magnifying these otherwise invisible structures, the series uncovers the hidden geometries, molecular textures, and mathematical complexities embedded within these biological entities. Each work invites viewers to reconsider viruses not solely as agents of disease, but also as remarkable expressions of natural design, molecular architecture, and biopoetic potential.

At the same time, the project serves as an invitation to engage in the increasingly rare act of contemplation. In this spirit, each physical work is accompanied by a digital audiovisual interpretation featuring original music composed by Costa Rican electronic music producer GNKCRDS (beatport.com).

By presenting viral surfaces as vast and unfamiliar terrains, “Viral Textures” encourages viewers to draw visual analogies between nanoscale structures and landscapes of the macroscopic world. Through this fusion of science and art, the series seeks to foster a deeper appreciation for the hidden biological architectures that shape life across different levels of organization in nature.

This sample was created at the Drexler Lab, Institute of Virology, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, within the framework of a Glacier One Health Scholarship awarded to the author. The work was supported by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) with funding provided by the German Federal Foreign Office.