One aspect of this week's material that really grabbed my attention was how "our ability to memorize things is such a luxury, but [we] pay little attention to it becuase it is natural to [us]". More specifically, how a loss of our brain tissue can contribute to the creation of art. Jon Sarkin is man who became an artist after suffering from a stroke that damaged his brain. The damage done to his brain made him comparable to brain development of a person suffering from autism. Although this tragic event disabled him, it also provided him with a new opportunity. With his brain trauma he became obsessed with art, his brain problems "makes him unable to stop drawing". His brain problems opened up a whole new side to his brain. I found it extremely interesting how brain development affects the artistic capacity of a person and how extreme changes to the brain can affect it as well. In this case Sarkin's creativity thrived after his stroke, but while so many people take for granted a fully function brain that allows them to artistically express themselves, there are people whose artistic expression is hindering by the health of their brain.
I also found it intriguing how artists take on expressing consciousness. Salvador Dali is a pioneer of this from of expression, attempting to describe human subconsciousness and consciousness through his work. Additionally, "Frida Kahlo was a master at expressing her subconscious and conscious feelings in painting". The combination of neuroscience and art creates a new beautiful new art style based on expressing the human mind. Art is a medium used for the "expression of the potential wholeness of the human being" and understanding of the minds of others. Ultimately, the combination of neuroscience and art is a two way road. Art can be used to express the human mind and used to simplifying neuroscience and neuroscience has an effect on ones artistic expression.
“Art and Consciousness: The Search for Clarity and Wisdom.” The Slender Thread, 30 May 2016, theslenderthread.org/art-and-consciousness/.
Bongco, John Philip. Week 7 Blog Psychology of Memory and Consciousness, 13 May 2021.
Heeseok, Lee. Brain Damage and Consciousness, 13 May 2021.
“Henry Ford Hospital - Frida Kahlo - Google Arts & Culture.” Google, Google, artsandculture.google.com/asset/henry-ford-hospital-frida-kahlo/kgHTa-02kVhHJA.
Lloyd, Tara. “The Persistence of Memory and Salvador Dalí's Contribution to Surrealism.” Singulart Magazine, 19 Mar. 2021, blog.singulart.com/en/2019/09/10/the-persistence-of-memory-and-salvator-dalis-contribution-to-surrealism/.
Nancy Sheehan, Correspondent. “Art by Jon Sarkin Spotlighted at Alternatives Gallery in Whitinsville through Dec. 29.” Telegram.com, Telegram.com, 9 Dec. 2017, www.telegram.com/entertainmentlife/20171209/art-by-jon-sarkin-spotlighted-at-alternatives-gallery-in-whitinsville-through-dec-29.
tvjersey. “Ledger Live - 12-09-08.” YouTube, YouTube, 9 Dec. 2008, www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJYoKV3nuzM.
Week 7: Consciousness and Beyond, 13 May 2021.
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