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Yana Zorina, PhD., is a neuroscientist with a
lifelong passion for the arts. In her scientific
career, Yana has always been attracted to
microscopy and the beautiful structures
that compose the mammalian brain. In her
neuroscience-inspired artwork, she uses her
scientific knowledge to accurately recreate
microscopy images into 3D-beaded renderings
of cellular structures that bring the beauty of scientific research to a
wider audience and initiate conversations on neurological disorders.
Connected
Yana Zorina
Artist Statement
The human brain consists of about 86 billion neurons connected in a
sophisticated and intricate manner, allowing us to perform a multitude of
physical and intellectual tasks that range from breathing to writing novels.
This elaborate network is called the connectome and has been the subject
of numerous imaging studies in both rodents and humans. Using strands
of beads, the sculpture shows the beautiful interconnectedness of the
human brain and how important it is for all systems to work in unison.
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