Today I am super excited to share with you that I was recently interviewed on the Your Creative Push podcast! I had such a great time talking with Youngman about how I came to love both art and science and how they eventually got a chance to join forces in my life.⠀ Please come check... Continue Reading →
For centuries art has been used as a universal method of communication. Art can portray outer and inner beauty, emotional state, or a fleeting feeling. It can attract a viewer's attention to the big picture by portraying an overarching message, or a tiny detail emphasizing a very personal experience. Here I will describe how scientifically... Continue Reading →
Returning to my art practice after a long break, I reflect on momentum, memory, and the tension between scientific accuracy and artistic intuition while finishing a beadwork piece inspired by the olfactory epithelium.
Finished bead embroidery shows beauty, but hides the planning, decisions, and labor beneath the surface. This post looks at what polished images erase—and why understanding the process changes how a piece is seen, valued, and lived with.
I have always been a visual person. If I need to educate myself on a new scientific concept, the first thing I search for is a schematic. However, while some scientific ideas are easy to diagram, others resist being flattened into lines, arrows, or equations. Over time, I’ve learned that the concepts that interest me... Continue Reading →
Discover handmade neuron brooches designed to raise awareness for ALS research. Unique science-inspired jewelry blending art and advocacy.
“When you learn the art of distillation, you will gain a lifelong skill that will impact every area of your life. Think of a storyteller who captivates you with every word. Their story is well distilled, with unnecessary details stripped away. Think about the last time you were entranced by a drawing or painting. Its... Continue Reading →
Childhood memories I was 9 years old when we moved from Russia to the U.S. I didn't speak English and found solace in watching Russian movies that my parents rented from a store nearby. It seems like it was ages ago, but many quotes from those classic Soviet movies stuck with me till today. One... Continue Reading →
Initial exposure Last fall, I allowed myself an unheard of luxury. During the first three days of Thanksgiving week, I took a solo vacation to get away not only from work, but also home and family responsibilities. My husband owed me one. Purely for change of scenery I went to Philadelphia and, while walking around... Continue Reading →
The ups and downs of science As I wrote before, starting in 2017, I spent four and a half years at a job that taught me a new skill set, but felt like it was killing my brain cells. It was draining and unfulfilling and made me feel like a monkey - turning the crank... Continue Reading →
About 10 years ago, I ran across a hilarious article that illustrates the importance of communicating science to the general public. It was written in response to a storm of criticism of how scientific organizations were spending the taxpayers' money. A particularly hot controversy was triggered by a video that has gone viral - showing... Continue Reading →
We live in a three-dimensional (3D) world, yet so many things we face every day are two-dimensional (2D) representations of 3D objects. From paintings and photographs to maps and architectural blueprints, the majority of human creative processes begin on a flat piece of paper. The same goes for studying biological processes in vitro. For decades,... Continue Reading →
SciArt that’ll make you feel Smart 