Welcome to Minutiae Artistry

Fingerprint minutiae are tiny characteristics of the ridges on the skin that make fingerprint identification by forensics achievable. Two people may have the same number of certain features on their fingerprints (like arches, loops, whorls) but their minutiae configurations are different making their print unique. 

I believe art is the vessel for expressing one’s creativity. Today’s youth spend so much time on their devices that they often miss out on opportunities to be creative in a hands-on way. Through this program, I want to help them reconnect with their creative side while also introducing them to the world of science in a fun and meaningful way.

Science is a core subject in school, but forensic science is rarely part of the curriculum. Because of this, many students never get the chance to explore it or discover whether it’s something they’re interested in. That’s unfortunate, because forensics is such an important and wide-reaching field. It combines many different subjects and career paths that often go unnoticed. By introducing kids to it early, we can help spark interest in an area of science that’s both fascinating and full of opportunity.

Fingerprinting is an important subject to learn about because of their uniqueness and their inability to be replicated. 

Ever since I was first introduced to forensic science in sixth grade, I’ve been completely hooked. I was especially drawn to fingerprint analysis—it fascinated me how something so small could be so unique and powerful. I’ve also always loved art, so finding a way to combine both of these passions by creating fingerprint art workshops and kits for youth of all ages has been really meaningful. It’s exciting to share something I care about in a way that’s creative, educational, and fun for others.