2019 Year 12 IB Extended Essays

To what extent does Patricia Piccinini challenge our perspective on the ethics of bioengineering?

how society will respond to such technological/biological advancements.

Fig. 5 The Fitzroy series 2011 C-Type Photography 160cm x 100cm

This is most clearly and effectively displayed in The Fitzroy Series (2011) this extremely emotional and evocative series encapsulates an array of transgenic organisms in different societal conditions; some taking refuge on streets and others accepted into loving families. This collection of works can also be perceived as a warning. Her normalisation of these creatures in society may be used to send a message about the heightened likelihood that this phenomenon will occur. By extension, this future possibility juxtaposed with her notions of empathy, advocate that when these creatures do come to life, for whichever reason we must treat them with respect and sympathy (Piccinini, 2011). In the end, in exposing the audience to this multitude of perspective and ideas Piccinini not only immensely expands social/ethical awareness but

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