I have been reading a lot of Russian kids literature to my daughters. I have read some of these stories so many times, that I remember them by heart (whether I want to or not). Sometimes they pop up in my brain out of nowhere. At other times a real life situation reminds me of... Continue Reading →
What makes art relatable?
It has been a few weeks since the SciArt Center residency ended, but our philosophical discussions with Darcy are still going strong. Here is an example of some of the topics we have covered. Recently, I had an interesting conversation with my 8 year old daughter. She was telling me that a friend at school... Continue Reading →
Announcing the beginning of my SciArt residency program!
I am excited to announce that I have been accepted to a virtual SciArt residency program, which will begin in September! I am very grateful to the SciArt Center for giving me this opportunity to work with Darcy Johnson - an artist in Canada who explores scientific themes in her art. I invite you to... Continue Reading →
Role of art in science, education and medicine
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 →