The back-story When I was in college, happily trekking down my pre-med program, I happened to attend a talk by a guest speaker from Albert Einstein College of Medicine graduate school program. Two things from her talk have stuck with me through the years. First, and likely the more important, is the fact that her... Continue Reading →
Drumroll please – introducing “Muted Potential” (Part I)!
Finally. Introducing my first completed project of 2021 - “Muted Potential”! While initially I was surprised that it took less than 2 months to complete the beadwork, I then took my sweet time assembling it and taking pictures. Guilty. As you may have read in some of my earlier posts, the cellular pattern is based... Continue Reading →
Pushing the envelope in science AND art
"Thinking outside the box" has become a bit of a cliché. But in science it is more important than ever. As the base of human knowledge propels ahead with lightning speed, it takes a special set of skills and knowledge to be on the cutting edge of innovation. When I was in graduate school, there... Continue Reading →
How I approach art as a scientist
The last couple of weeks have been quite busy and I have not had much time to sit down with my beadwork. However, I still think about it all the time. Especially about the question of what makes art abstract and how it relates to each person's experience. Welcoming the "Orange Pleasure" abstract painting One... Continue Reading →
Women in Bio SciArt event praise keeps rolling in…
Here is a summary of the SciArt event that was published in Women in Bio newsletter. I am happy to announce that "Guidance" - one of my earlier pieces (depicted above) is now available on both Etsy and eBay. Come get it while it's hot!
Stream of consciousness
I have been reading a lot about finding your niche as an artist and being successful without feeling like you are "selling out". In both art and science there is a fine line between being innovative and retaining your character. Where do you draw the line between expanding your horizons and selling your soul?... Continue Reading →
Stress Fibers hair – clip # 3
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 →
The Cyan Hippocampal Neuron
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 →
Law of Series
I have not come across this concept in English language until intentionally Googling it yesterday morning. But in Russian culture the term "law of series" is used on a regular basis. In the interest of not reinventing the wheel, I will provide a loose translation of an older blog post I have found here. Briefly,... Continue Reading →
NeuroBead Logo
The end of a long weekend. A time that was meant for rest, relaxation and family time. The latter I got, the first two, not so much. Finally a chance to sit down and reflect. A chance to escape. In August, we have moved into a building that has a Starbucks on the first floor.... Continue Reading →
SciArt that’ll make you feel Smart 