In order to share Dana ’ s talents for imaging and bring these vibrant images outside of the lab and into the public eye , Dana sent photos to Richelle to integrate into a new collection of paintings and drawings . Prior to collaborating , Richelle already sought out neural imagery for artworks , but Dana ’ s images revealed a complexity that was well – suited for Richelle ’ s intricate , slightly obsessive artworks . Richelle ’ s art integrates hundreds of networks to reveal common patterns and promote our interconnectivity , from the behavior of individuals or small groups to that of complex networks like the Internet and global trends . Thus , the Purkinje cell is an ideal , visually compelling addition to Richelle ’ s artwork and conceptual practice .
To dive deeper into understanding Dana ’ s research and visually interpret her findings , we wanted to collaborate in a deeper way . We began sharing more imagery of networks , asking each other questions , experimenting with various art media , and blogging about our process . As we produced new content and shared ideas , we joined efforts for this book project . While Dana shares a bit about neuroscience and autism , Richelle created drawings to illustrate Dana ’ s text . Our goal with this book is to share facts about autism , the brain , and experiments in science to engage science – art lovers , fact finders , and curious readers . This book is playfully scientific and displays an artistic rendering of questions about the tiny trees in our brains — why they are important , how they work , and what they do .
Please enjoy this science – art book as you learn about your brain .
Creatively yours , Richelle & Dana