Maps and Journeys- Whether my project is possible

After having scoured the internet for how to grow this bacteria and what I would I need, I found that most of the ingredients and supplies are relatively easy to get hold of. The only trouble I had finding was the bacteria itself. I found a company in America called Carolina.com, which supplies all manners of microbiology equipment. I saw that they did the type of bacteria I wanted; Vibrio Fischeri. However, the danger with importing live bacteria overseas is that sudden or extreme changes in temperature that may occur, could kill the bacteria. So, I looked through the information on their website and found that they also had stockists in other countries. So, I contacted their EU sales team and was referred to the only stockist in the UK, who would happily be able to provide me with the bacteria I needed for this project. Also, I discovered that under the right conditions, the bacteria should take about 4-5 days to dominate a petri dish, and so it would fit right with my project. I can continuously transfer bacteria on to new petri dishes to keep the bacteria alive and growing as I approach my assessment date.

I am still unsure about using the bacteria to create a product, as I feel I may not be relating it back to the brief enough. I know that the project directly relates to the brief and there is a very clear line in my research that shows how I got here, but I'm still feeling as if my project is lacking something.

After doing a little more research into how bacteria is being used for lighting, I came across a kickstarter for a children's toy called Dinopet:

This is a form of algae which becomes luminescent when disturbed by movement, and oxygen being pushed into it. The name 'dino pet' refers to the type of bacteria that is used to make this being called dinoflagellates. This is a phenomena seen on some beaches as the waves crash against each other:

I am still very interested in exploring this as my final outcome, especially now that I know it is much more possible to achieve than at first thoughts. However, between the dino pet, and the artwork I displayed in my last post, I am unsure in what form I should use to present it. However, I have also resolved to scientifically keep track of the bacterias' progress as it grows, and to take photos and videos as part of the process. I feel as if the process of making the piece will be as much a part of the outcome as the finished work itself.