ORIGIN(AL)S SERIES (2025-present)

Origin(al)s explores the topic of DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) and its many implications, including the individual and the collective, and DNAs central role in life and death.

Brown notes: “As humans, we share 99.9% of the same DNA with all other human beings on the planet, regardless of our gender, race. geographic location, appearance, religion, and any other differentiating factor. None of this matters. Our DNA is that similar. Yet, that remaining fraction of DNA also makes us unique, and unlike anyone that has ever come before, or will exist in the future. So, I wonder, why is it so hard for us to coexist? And, why do we have such difficulty being our authentic selves?”

DNA is used by archeologists to reconstruct the history of our human ancestors.  When archaeologists examine ancient bones, those that are most enduring have nothing to do with class or position in life, but instead the remains happen to be located in a relatively protected location and have a few solid areas that can be sampled for DNA. Through this series, Brown considers “What remains after we die? And what will these remains say about us for future generations?”

A variety of themes are explored in this evolving series. Click here to open a real time site updated with the newest images from the series as they are developed.

The series will be featured in an upcoming group show in November, 2025 at APE Gallery in Northampton, MA.