Cool Gift of the Day
Friday, April 21, 2006
What it is:
Unique original artwork created from a sample of your DNA. (Really)
Why we love it:
A piece of original art is a wonderful gift, both for its beauty, and its unique quality. Portraits are one better than that, since they're unique and modeled to the individual. We like these super futuristic paintings from DNA 11 even better than that, because they're a kind of secret portrait. You might not recognize your Aunt Edna from one of these paintings, but it remains the most authentic portrait possible, a painting designed from the subject's very own DNA. When you purchase a portrait, they send you your own little DNA sample kit (just like they use on those forensics shows) and the artists will map your DNA and create a stunningly colorful work of art from your unique genetic material. Think of it as a way to give someone a piece of your heart, or your cells. Or you can have a loved one's DNA sampled to show how much you love them right down to the molecular level. Either way it makes a fascinating conversation piece and a very ultra-modern cool piece of art. The pieces are available on traditional canvas, or in a spectacular LED light display.
Where to get it:
From
Generate for a fully mapped $390 dollars for a traditional painting, and $900 for an LED artpiece.