Last year, when I founded NeuroBead, I based it on the idea that scientists like myself would want to see beautiful images from their research commemorated as pieces of art, that they could display on their walls. Many academic institutions, especially neuroscience departments, decorate their hallways with enlarged photos of cells that were taken under... Continue Reading →
I have to admit, I have not been here in a while. Life has been a bit hectic. Every time I thought about writing, the same topic came to mind - the dichotomy of art and science. I have written before about how science and art are considered to be at the polar opposite ends... Continue Reading →
Here is the next piece in the series. It was inspired by the following image, which unfortunately did not have a description. While I cannot say for sure, the filaments labeled in yellow reminded me of stress fibers. Stress fibers consist of actin microfilaments and act like tiny muscles inside the cell, allowing the cell... Continue Reading →
Here is my 2nd creation for the girls' hair clip series. It is a simplified version of a beautiful image of mouse fibroblasts that made it on the list of "35 Years of the World’s Best Microscope Photography" While I could not recreate the whole glory of these cells in a small hair clip, I... Continue Reading →
I have recently received a suggestion from a fellow scientist to try making biologically inspired hair clips for young girls. This idea combines a few passions into one. First and foremost, it gives me a new avenue to explore in my artwork. Second, it allows me to makes smaller projects that will be easier to... Continue Reading →
In October I wrote about a short getaway that brought me some peace. I wrote about the way I enjoyed that mini-vacation. The part I omitted however, was the highlight of my stay. It was right around the time that I started to spread the news about NeuroBead. I thought I had nothing to lose... Continue Reading →
SciArt that’ll make you feel Smart 