At the Intersection of Art and Science

A surface level description of Bioteknica could label it as a pair of artists traveling around clad in lab coats, playing with tumours, turning laboratory leftovers (animal bi-products not used by in formal science experiments) and other forms of meat into sculptures, and producing videos, web programs and art installations related to their work (most recently at Vancouverí¢â‚¬â„¢s New Forms Festival). Put another, perhaps more accurate way, you could call it a well-rehearsed, thoroughly researched, multi-pronged critique of the dangers lurking in the products and practices of the biotechnology industry. Whatever its true definition, Bioteknica is an ingenious vehicle for public awareness regarding the often hidden world of biotechnology.