The Double Helix

The genesis of the Violet’s Garden collection, The Double Helix portrays the beginning of Violet’s rare genetic condition. The double helix is the basis for life. Both plants and animals share the same structure of the double helix, showing the interconnectedness of nature. Our DNA can impact the way that we look, but also the way that we function. There are times when mutations occur, leading to variations in DNA that can impact an individual in various ways. Thanks to science, many genetic conditions have been discovered that are caused by these mutations. This piece aims to highlight some of the diversity that unique genetic code causes, from the appearance of flowers to the function of bees as workers, drones, or queens.

The animated version of The Double Helix can be viewed below.