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This artwork explores brain patterns through abstract form when the brain is functioning in a healthy and positive state so there is a fluidity and rhythm to the work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Astrocyte<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>Large scale 200 cm x 160 cm painting using digital imagery, collage and acrylic
paints.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This piece uses the research of Dr Simon Bell and the role of the astrocyte cell in supporting neurons in brain function. My work uses images of the astrocytes alongside brain imagery using an abstract visual language to describe these patterns and relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Corpus<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>Large scale 200 cm x 160 cm painting using digital imagery, collage and acrylic
paints.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This artwork explores the research of PhD student Mo Dake as she studies the links between a healthy lifestyle and brain function and in particular the effect of diabetes and heart disease on brain health. I wanted to express those ideas and suggest the brain is distorted and failing through my work by collaging together particular shapes and painting into them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Consciousness<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>Large scale 200 cm x 160 cm painting using digital imagery, collage and acrylic
paints.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This piece has been created through collaborating with the research of Dr Dan Blackburn who uses studies into brain signals to measure its function in patients with Alzheimer\u2019s Disease in both open and closed eye states. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I wanted to suggest the idea of those states through my choice of imagery and that maybe finding another state of consciousness through creativity the brain could make new connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Equilibrium<\/strong> Detail<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n