Ma Zi Song

Ph.D in Molecular Biology

Associate Researcher at the Department of Communication Science and Technology, USTC
Ma Zi Song

About Ma Zi Song

With the microscope as his brush, Ma Zi Song reveals the hidden beauty of seeds, where science and art meet. His work has been featured in Cell Research, Science Bulletin, and JACS, and has received multiple awards in scientific imaging.

His journey in visual creation began with a casual attempt at photography, which gradually evolved into a systematic project to document seeds through imagery. He gathers seeds from flowers and medicinal plants, using light and perspective to uncover the fine textures and distinctive rhythms hidden within each one. His exhibition Zi Song (Ode to Seed) showcases the fusion of science and aesthetics in a visual experience.

Through his lens, some seeds appear dazzling and brilliant, while many others remain simple and unadorned, much like a microcosm of life itself. Finding poetry in the microscopic world, he strives to share this beauty with a broader audience.