It's in the DNA...

So poets sometimes like to talk in metaphors, saying things like "Poetry is in my blood." A Canadian poet is taking a more literal approach and wants to encode a poem in DNA.

The ultimate blending of science and poetry. Fusion of this kind excites me. Even if he doesn't succeed (which seems likely), the thought alone is fascinating.

Onward, upward, artword!

(via kottke / marginal revolution)

In other news, part of my thrilling college Saturday was painting ceramic monkeys with the roommate and the boyfriend. We like craft time. :) They are now sitting on the windowsill in my living room.