A lot of the art that our guest speaker this week talked about had to do with electroencephalograms, or EEGs. I wanted to look more into the science behind EEGs as well as look into one of the exhibits shown called emotionally intelligent Brainwave Opera, or AIBO.
The interconnectedness between internal processes and physical representations is an interesting one, especially with the rise of complex technologies. Using brain wave oscillations to produce physical art is such a fascinating concept.
I really enjoyed getting to hear guest lecturer Cristina Albu's lecture on neuroscience and it's applications in art through the use of tools like EEGs. The topic that stood out the most to me was the research into the links between neural synchronization and human communication. The idea of being "in sync" or "connected" shows up constantly throughout media and all forms of human culture. Even as individuals, basic forms of non-verbal communication like eye contact allow us to form connections that we can feel.
In researching more about neurofeedback, I came across an interesting study where neuroscientists and artists collaborated to create a visual representation of emotions, which were represented as particles moving in a white sphere according to valence and arousal levels .
Lecture Reflection:
This week’s lecture focused on the science of vibrational and magnetic fields and their detectability in human EEGs. I was most interested by the studies comparing the EEGs of multiple people, and the science on brain syncing.
This week we learned about nonverbal communication through brainwaves and neurofeedback, and I am slightly embarrassed to admit, I was unaware of the extensive subliminal messaging that takes place through sounds and brain waves.
During Professor Cristina Albu’s talk last Wednesday, I took an interest in the collaboration between brain-measuring technology and displays of art. For example, Alvin Lucier’s Music for Solo Performer which took place in 1965 was an early venture into experimental music. Lucier, a composer, met with Edmond Dewan, a scientist studying alpha brainwaves to create this project.
I really enjoy Professor Christina Albu’s lecture this Wednesday. It is a great experience to see the history and development of artists and neuroscience together, where experiments and art exhibits are sometimes the same. This again reminds us that science and art are not meant to be so separated.
In Cristina Albu's lecture, we learned about how art, neuroscience, and meditation are connected. Cristina explained that different types of art can be influenced by ideas from science, technology, and philosophy. This leads to a wide range of artworks that not only look beautiful but also make us think about how our bodies, cultures, and societies are connected.
Telepathy, huh? It sounds like something straight out of a sci-fi movie! But did you know that some people have actually tried to make this a reality? And it all started with a German psychiatrist named Hans Berger, who invented the electroencephalogram (EEG).
Brainwave Reading (Image: Gillian Mohney https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/york-artist-bends-brainwaves-art/story?id=24097065)
Guest Lecturer: Cristina Albu
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?
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.