Neuro-Science and Art

   The brain is a very intricate and fascinating thing. I think we are really obsessed in knowing why and how we work (the human body/mind). I do not think we will ever really know how we fully function or get all the answers. I also admire and respect all that study the brain because I have taken a bio psychology class and it was horrible. I lack the understanding of things I cannot see. If I cannot have it front of me real time or see it with my eyes I cannot understand it at all ( I don't know why that is).

   I feel like I say I do not understand the brain and I do not want to work with the brain or any aspect of it but I do! In my art I encounter my dreams and try to decipher them. I do keep a small notebook next to me so that if I do remember what I dreamed I write it down. A second thing I do is I try to show my childhood memories as best I can. These two things I can relate to in this weeks topic.

   Brainbow is an amazing creation because it helps to see the different neurons in the brain and distinguishes them from one another. It also helps map out the different  neurons to know where they are connected and where they go. The Brainbow process is very artistic and it has influenced many to make more of these images.

I cannot help but to think about the biotech lecture; there was an example of goldfish neuron drawings. WHAT!? Yeah, it is so mind blowing! I had to look around to find another example like this and I found the rodent neuron drawings! This is how it works; neurons/cells in a petri dish interact with the mechanical arms by sending electrode signals which triggers the arms to move. Which is so amazing! Here is a link to the site: http://cyberneticzoo.com/cyberneticanimals/2001-4-meart-rat-neuron-drawing-machine-symbiotica-australianamerican/ 

The results look like scribbles but I do think some are handsome.

   In our reading, NeuroCulture they stated that, "Neuroscience is a rich source of inspira- tion for the arts because of the universality of the questions it addresses". This is very true and I feel like all my fellow artists can agree. Our mind has millions of doors it can open and address and this gives so many options for artists! I found a website dedicated to Art of Science which is quite interesting.

I encourage you to look at these wonderful images!
 http://www.princeton.edu/artofscience/gallery2013/one.php%3Fid=414.html






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