Dawn Hunter Art ®, Studio Currents : September 2014

Sunday, September 7, 2014

New Nuclei

Conceptualizing neurons and nuclei in an unconventional portrait.

Man as Sunflower, Sunflower as Nuclei, acrylic and ink on paper, 11" x 14"

detail, Man as Sunflower, Sunflower as Nuclei

"Unfortunately, nature seems unaware of our intellectual need for convenience and unity, and very often takes delight in complication and diversity."

- Santiago Ramón y Cajal

Monday, September 1, 2014

Sketchbook entries

A day spent in working in the sketchbook. Below is a sampling of today's results.

Sketchbook drawing #4, graphite and ink on paper, 5" x 13"

Sketchbook drawing #5, graphite and ink on paper, 5" x 13"

Sketchbook drawing #3, graphite and ink on paper, 5" x 13"

"Like the enotmologist in search of colorful butterflies, my attention has chased in the gardens of the grey matter cells with delicate and elegant shapes, the mysterious butterflies of the soul, whose beating of wings may one day reveal to us the secrets of the mind."

- Santiago Ramón y Cajal

Dawn Hunter Art ® | Studio Currents

Dawn Hunter is a visual artist, Fulbright scholar and USC Associate Professor who shares her passions and pragmatics on this blog. Her passion project is an original and creative exploration of Santiago Ramón y Cajal, considered by many as the father of modern neuroscience. Dawn immerses Cajal in "neuron narratives," connecting him to seminal influences on his perception of a neuron as a discrete unit. Dawn shares pragmatic content, including her university teaching portfolio and "how to" professional art practice tips.

New Artist's Monograph about Cajal

Welcome, everyone. I am thrilled to unveil part of my in-depth study on the life and work of Santiago Ramón y Cajal, revered as the pioneer of contemporary neuroscience. This illustrative study explores Cajal's narrative, backed by extensive archival explorations at Madrid's Instituto Cajal and on-location visits to key places across Spain where he lived and worked. With a rich blend of illustrations, paintings, personal narratives, and college-student art projects reflecting Cajal's influence, this study caters to those fascinated by the interplay of art and science. It acts as an invaluable tool to further comprehend and appreciate Cajal's enduring impact.

Dawn Hunter Art® | Studio Currents™ | Description of blog

This blog features an inventive study focused on Santiago Ramón y Cajal, the father of modern neuroscience. It examines his revolutionary 'neuron narratives' and scrutinizes primary documents related to his life and work, research conducted during my tenure as a Fulbright España Senior Research Scholar at the Instituto Cajal, Madrid. Furthermore, the blog addresses critical topics for artists navigating the scientific realm, including intellectual property issues such as copyright and trademark registration. To cite content from this blog, please use the following format: "Dawn Hunter Art, [Title], Studio Currents, [date]." For additional information or to initiate a discussion, please contact dmhunter@email.sc.edu. This platform aspires to spark interdisciplinary dialogue, appealing to neuroscientists, academics, artists and general readers.