ABOUT

Creating science(non)fiction.

Life is technology. Now with DNA in the toolkit for artists and engineers alike, we need a culture engine for synthetic biology that moves beyond the speculative and into the material.

Soft Genes is a research studio that connects overlapping worlds in art, academia, and industry to enable tangible production of artwork that centers synthetic biology. We provide space and resources for the sharing of materials and skills for interdisciplinary collaboration.

Our broader mission is to educate and inspire advocacy for synthetic biology outside of the lab and contribute to its larger societal potential.

We currently host events and workshops that provide creative exchange for scientists and artists, with eyes towards curating genre-bending projects.

We are so excited to see what grows from this primordial soup.