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Here, you'll find a collection of projects that explore the intersections of neuroscience, art, and creativity. From research articles to artistic collaborations and in-depth interviews, these works examine how science and art shape each other, offering perspectives on the mind, memory, and human experience.
Artist of the Month, Somerville Arts Council
Joshua Sariñana, PhD, December’s Artist of the Month, is a neuroscientist-turned-artist whose work bridges the gap between cognition, space, and visual storytelling. With a background in neuroscience research at MIT, where he studied brain networks and memory, Sariñana integrates scientific principles into his artistic practice. Read the Interview
Perceiving Pathways | Joshua Sariñana
Connecting with Joshua Sariñana, we discussed the ways he has joined the photographic arts with the field of science since his 2016 Griffin Exhibition, Prosopagnosia, the right vs. left brain myth regarding creativity, and the importance of programming to purposefully create diversity and inclusivity when working toward racial and social justice.
Joshua Sariñana (PhD ‘11) Believes in The Poetry of Science
Joshua Sariñana, PhD ’11, merges his expertise in neuroscience, photography, and storytelling in The Poetry of Science, a public art installation advocating for racial and social justice. Supported by a Cambridge Arts Council Art for Racial Justice Grant, this multimedia project pairs scientists of color with poets of color to create collaborative works that celebrate their contributions and amplify their voices. Through portraits by Vanessa Leroy and poetry inspired by the scientists’ work, the project fosters a deeper understanding of science and promotes positive associations with communities of color.
Poetry, Science, Health Care and Social Justice
The Poetry of Science, in collaboration with The Peoples' heART, is a project that utilizes art to address health equity and representation in medical institutions like the Massachusetts General Hospital.
RFOTOFOLIO Selections - Joshua Sariñana on Photography, Science, and Creativity
Joshua Sariñana, a neuroscientist turned photographer, explores how memory, perception, and personal experience shape artistic expression. In his Rfotofolio interview, he reflects on how his scientific background influences his photographic process, using image-making as a means of grounding himself in reality.
Black & White Magazine, SPOTLIGHT
Neuroscientist and photographer Joshua Sariñana’s interview in Black & White Magazine, winner of the 2019 Portfolio Contest. He discusses the intersection of cognition and visual art. His Image of Structure series dissects architectural forms as representations of thought processes, drawing from his background in memory research at MIT.
Feature Shoot Interview
In an interview with Feature Shoot, Joshua Sariñana discusses his photographic series Surface and Consciousness, which transforms urban puddles into portals of reflection and altered perception. Drawing on his background in neuroscience, Sariñana explores the tension between the physical and psychological realms, using puddles as metaphors for consciousness and self-reflection. Read the Interview >
Catalyst Interview - Bridging Science and Art
In a conversation with Michael Kirchoff, Joshua Sariñana discusses the intersection of neuroscience and photography, revealing how his dual background informs his creative process.
Better Photography: Exploration of Consciousness Through Photography
Joshua Sariñana’s photography is deeply intertwined with neuroscience, memory, and personal experience. Featured in Better Photography (August 2016), his work explores themes of detachment, nostalgia, and emotional depth, using bold colors and visual metaphors to evoke psychological states. Read the Interview
The Impossible Project Magazine
In a 2015 interview with the Impossible Project (now Polaroid Originals), Joshua Sariñana, PhD, reflects on how his neuroscience expertise and photographic practice intersect to explore memory, identity, and the human experience.
VICE Magazine Interview
In an interview with VICE Magazine, Joshua Sariñana, a neuroscientist and photographer, explores the intricate relationship between memory, perception, and photography.