RFOTOFOLIO Selections - Joshua Sariñana on Photography, Science, and Creativity

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Written By Joshua Sariñana

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. He discusses the subconscious motivations behind his work, the importance of intent in photography, and the role of memory in shaping visual narratives. Sariñana also shares insights on the creative process, the influence of isolation on his artistic development, and the significance of seizing photographic opportunities. Looking ahead, he aims to explore photography’s potential in understanding how individuals with brain trauma perceive the world, further bridging neuroscience and visual storytelling. Read the interview>>

Joshua Sariñana

Joshua Sariñana, PhD, obtained his degrees in neuroscience at the University of California, Los Angeles, and completed his doctoral thesis at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Sariñana’s multi-disciplinary art projects bridge art, science, and media. He has received several grants for his art projects, exhibited his work nationally and internationally, and has received numerous awards for his photographic work.

He combines his science communications background with his neuroscience and art practice. Sariñana has provided his expertise to WIRED Magazine, MIT Technology Review, MIT News, and as an invited speaker for the Neurohumanities series at Trinity College in Dublin.

http://joshuasarinana.com/
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