Brainbows and my “Layer(s) Organic” series
Dec 13th, 2007 by Brad
Motor neurons and dentate gyrus, dual image. Image credits: Tamily Weissman, Jean Livet, Joshua Sanes, & Jeff Lichtman. (image on NPR site)
Jeff Lichtman, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of molecular and cellular biology (Harvard University) and other researchers have developed clever new techniques to “color” each neuron in a living brain. They’ve nick-named their method “brainbow” and it can be used to study the precise wiring of a brain and therefore its function. It produces some interesting images. You can read or hear more about it at http://www.sciencefriday.com/program/archives/200711023.
Above “Brainbow” images have a passing similarity to images I created in my “Layer(s) Organic” Series.
My artist statement for that series says, ” Layer(s) Organic explores organic forms from many perspectives in vibrant colors. All work is done in camera and on film with no digital manipulation. The images start as a visual ragtime and become more. Many images are titled similar to ragtime songs. The images are built up from chromatically-distinct exposures from different vantage points. They explore the interplay of perception and perspective.
The image above is called “Central Park Rag”, below is “Branch to Flower.”
The image below is called “Forbidden Branches” and was shot in the Forbidden City in Beijing a couple of years ago.
Tomorrow, I’ll post a big announcement about my art. Hint: solo show not in the USA. I’m excited!