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GenTerra, bacteria release machine.

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GenTerra, 2001, performance view, St. Norbert Art and Culture Center, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. GenTerra was produced in collaboration with Beatriz da Costa; science consultant, Bob Ferrell; and robotics consultant, Garth Zeglin. GenTerra examines the relationship between the creation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and biological environmental resource management. Of particular interest was the means by which a popular method of risk assessment could be developed. In this installation view, the web site on transgenic bacteria is highlighted. Viewers began the performative process by gathering information on GMOs. By using the performers and web-site as information resources, viewers were able to form more informed opinions on the dangers of GMO release, and were then given the opportunity to test this information.

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GenTerra. An audience member streaks out a sample of transgenic E. coli

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GenTerra, screen shot of GenTerraCD ROM

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GenTerra, screen shot of GenTerraCD ROM

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GenTerra, screen shot of GenTerraCD ROM