Science Behind the Art

My research focuses on the neuroscience of learning and memory. In other words, what happens in the brain when we learn and forget? To me, it is fascinating—and much of my art comes from this curiosity.

Molecules

In these paintings, I explore the beauty of chemical structures in colourful flowers and birds. Each painting’s caption tells you which molecule it represents. You can also ask me to paint your favourite structure!

See the molecule paintings

Neurons and synapses

I have become enamoured with the delicate elegance of neural cells and their synaptic connections. In my paintings, memories appear as fleeting birds and flowers floating around the shapes of neurons and synapses.

Oil paintings · Watercolours

Remembering

Remembering is a fascinating process. In Portraits of remembrance, I show the different emotions people can go through when recollecting a memory. The birds represent memories, interacting with people in different ways.

These are artistic metaphors, rather than literal illustrations of how memories are stored.

Portraits of remembrance · Duality (Contrasts)

If you would like to know more, you can read about my work, look at my publications, or read my article on art and neuroscience.