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# N O B L A N K B R A I N S
Artist Statement
Campbell explored how the brain is affected by music. In the centre of
the piece, certain parts of the brain are depicted in gold, such as the
hippocampus and the hypothalamus. In certain parts of the brain, music
has been thought to increase neurogenesis, allowing the production of
new neurons and improving memory. The way the brain responds to music
is a beautiful mystery; it creates a landscape for our memories to dwell
in, like a beautiful garden of memories. Even in the throes of Alzheimer's,
music can bring back parts of our loved ones that we thought were already
lost.
It is a light in the darkness we all sometimes find ourselves in.
Brain health means everything to me. The brain is who we
are. When I lost my father to Alzheimer's it was not only awful
to go through but also put a fear in me of losing myself in the
same way some day. I want to do everything I can to live as
healthfully as possible so I can be around a long, long time
for those I love. The Brain Project was a great way to raise
awareness and consciousness about health and how the way
we treat our bodies now can affect us years down the road.
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