TEST tube twins clambering out of a glass jar are just one of the fascinating creations on display in a new exhibition.

Taking inspiration from his own experiences, 19-year-old Sebastian Chaumeton decided to reincarnate himself and his twin brother James as specimens trapped in glass jars.

Baby number two, Sebastian, said: “My brother is a minute older than me, hence why he’s number one.

“Ever since I can remember we have been involved with a twins study where we’ve had to give our DNA and answer loads of questionnaires.

“I thought it would be great to go back to the beginning and show that as soon as we were born we were part of a research study.”

The Oxford Brookes student’s work is part of a larger exhibition, Laboratorium, on display at the Oxfordshire Visual Arts Development Agency (OVADA) in Osney Lane.

Mr Chaumeton added: “I also created paintings of my brother and I, as we are now, but in a sonogram.

“I find it fascinating how something so small could transform into a human being.”

The 19-year-old, along with other Foundation Art and Design students, visited the Museum of the History of Science’s vast collection to help them create the exhibition.

Alys Whitehead, 18, explored the supernatural implications in quantum theory using a giant chalkboard sprawled with different theories and equations.

The aspiring set designer said: “I’ve never done anything this academic with my art before so it was a really fascinating project for me.

“I had to research basic quantum theory before I could start putting my piece together and I really enjoyed that challenge.

“Bell’s Theorem acknowledges that atomic behaviour is linked to the supernatural and I wanted to create a piece that shows how the hippies saved physics.”

This is the seventh exhibition the foundation students have created, with previous ones housed in the Pitt Rivers Museum and the Museum of History of Science.

James Vickery gave a live performance recounting the first blood transfusion between two dogs.

The 18-year-old, who hopes to study fine art at university, said: “I’m performing from the perspective of the dog who is receiving the blood transfusion.

“He is watching the other dog dying in front of him, so it is an uncomfortable and gruesome first-person narrative.

“I want to remind audiences how far we have developed our understanding of medical science.”

The theme of the exhibition takes on all aspects of the museum, including an unrivalled collection of early scientific instruments.

Chris Parkin, the museums’s lead educational officer, said: “It has been a real pleasure to see such an enthusiastic response to the museum’s collection and the inspiration these students have derived from the material culture of science. Their commitment and hard work has produced an extraordinary range of responses.”

* The exhibition is at the Oxfordshire Visual Arts Development Agency warehouse in Osney Lane today until 5pm.