Week 4: Medicine+Technology+Art
While I have seen medical technology in use, I have only thought of its usage in a medical setting, never really giving thought to the possible intersection between art, medicine, and technology. Human imaging on a molecular level allows for human dissection without the repercussions of actually having to harm the individual. Medical technology as a medium for art has become inspirational for many artists since they are able to see the human body in a way that was once impossible (Vesna). Artists working alongside medical technology piqued my interest in molecular and neuroimaging and how associated art seems to tell a story from the smallest aspects of humans. Dunn, Greg. Cortical Columns. https://www.livescience.com/49060-brain-artwork-gallery.html. One piece of artwork in particular, done by Greg Dunn, caught my attention. Cortical Columns shows microscopic imaging of neurons that almost mimics the landscape of a forest, showcasing that there can be little distinction made between ...