Have you ever looked at a pixelated image from too close? At first, all you see are squares. Sharp edges. Blocks of color that seem disconnected from one another. The image makes little sense. Then you take a few steps back. Suddenly, those random squares become a face, a landscape, or a familiar object. Nothing... Continue Reading →
The unexpected connection between scientific imagery and abstract art
My first encounter with abstract art left me confused and frustrated. Decades later, working with microscopy-inspired art forced me to confront an uncomfortable irony: to many viewers, my own work probably looks abstract too. This essay explores how science, symbolism, and ambiguity can coexist within art grounded in real biological images.
Finding time for art — and then forgetting to use it
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.
SciArt that’ll make you feel Smart 