This course studies how bioart blurs distinctions between science and art through the combination of artistic and scientific processes, creating wide public debate. It explores the history of biotechnology as well as social implications of this science.
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https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1U11vrZYzx0NdjuTdYvgCVQBBNlOe6_Yf7h6OCPeifMk/edit?usp=sharing
Week 6 Blog:
I really enjoyed Marisa Caichiolo's talk this Friday on her artworks and experiences in the art industry. She really opened my eyes to the multitude of ways an artist can depict a topic, whether that be environmental awareness or even life lessons.
Most of us have heard Rihanna’s song “Love on The Brain,” where she describes the roller coaster of yearning for love and feelings overtaking her emotionally. However, have we thought about love in the brain, how it looks and works, and why most feel that their life has changed drastically when they are in love?
In my presentation, I discussed the issue of plastic pollution and its impact on the environment. To combat this problem, iI proposed 5 proposals that involve creating art from single-use plastic. The purpose of these proposals is to increase awareness about plastic pollution and inspire individuals to take action toward reducing their plastic consumption.
Here's the link to my PowerPoint.
Cristina Albu, today's guest lecturer, discussed artworks inspired by the pleasing appearance of neural systems and their dynamic activity. She claims that the artists' original coupling of numerous forms of expression and merging of concepts from phenomenology, biofeedback experimentation, cybernetic theories, and Southeast Asian philosophies is responsible for the artworks' diversity.
I really enjoyed Cristina Albu's presentation this week! What grabbed my attention the most was the discussion in the section about electroencephalography and Hans Berger. It made me want to learn more about him and about one of my favorite concepts in science fiction: telepathy.
This week's presentation by Cristina Albu was especially interesting to me as a Neuroscience major. The intersection of such a diverse, complicated field with art and emotion I believe is something that could prove beneficial to research in this field, especially given how important social factors are in brain development and change. However, quantifying emotions and feelings between two individuals is extremely difficult and something we have yet to grasp.
Here is my midterm proposal
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XTqhMpUqm3ILksxsTmpEY4jVPD9CIu1c/view
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1TUEmbPRj17dYDUE64D1L6aTg2m7KAr0LSod_ivRUeug/edit?usp=sharing
In this presentation, I talked about how plastics can be harmful to sea animals and humans. I found a number of amazing artworks associated with this topic and I think these can make people to reconsider and recognize the importance of protecting wildlife from plastic pollution.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1PlhygCC0NqugqvRyN3JFC9mqufInQ8a-REJMzB_xWvM/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/14i26Cn0kzap_DIXnOcL0f2JTM0G4JCDTlYNAO-4Oi0s/edit?usp=sharing
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My Midterm Project entails observing biochemical pathways in cells from the perspective of viruses, drug molecules, and cells utilizing AI and VR technology.
Presentation Link: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1LUSX2Y8f-wfiFSQxRRN3YL044Vu6-dLXafCJUwh2za4/edit?usp=sharing