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 →
I thought life would get easier as my daughters grew older. It didn’t. Somewhere between parenting and daily routines, I found time for art—and then had to relearn how to use it.
"Fragile Memory" translates the colorful neural networks of the hippocampus into bead embroidery, revealing the delicate architecture behind human memory.
This beaded vase is inspired by one of the most elegant and essential processes in brain development: radial migration of neurons. In the developing cerebral cortex, newly formed neurons leave their birthplace deep within the brain and travel outward along specialized support cells called radial glia, forming the intricate layers that make the cortex functional.... Continue Reading →
Winston Churchill famously embraced imperfection in his speeches, allowing small flaws to make them feel human and alive. In Wilting Mind, I explore how creative struggle and unplanned details — the uneven lines and irregular patterns — can give art its heart, reflecting the authenticity and vulnerability of the human experience.
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 →
SciArt that’ll make you feel Smart 