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Belinda Tucker

Digital Art
Inspired by H&E stain

We were learning breast cancer histology in class, and I fell down a Google Images rabbit hole of pink swirls and purple dots. As I explored these cellular terrains, I was struck by how the smallest smudge can mean the difference between a cancer diagnosis and a sigh of relief. This digital piece is my reflection on the shape of our basic building blocks, a strange landscape where every river and island holds meaning.