Fotografiska
Translating brainwave response to art into a moving image artwork — presented at Fotografiska and demonstrated live on German national television.
Speaking | Strategy
Date of Project 03–2026Insight
Working with Fotografiska, the ambition was to create an evening that didn't just tell people why engaging with art and mindfulness benefits health — but demonstrated it.
Approach
Using portable EEG, I recorded my brainwave response to war photographer, James Nachtwey's, film in the gallery. Working with 3D artist Nikita Freeboid, we translated that data into a moving image artwork driven by alpha brainwave data, set to the sound of my own heartbeat.
Co-curating the programme for the first Art & Mindfulness Night Academy, bringing together interdiciplinary artists and speakers. The artwork was presented in a talk on Neuroaesthetics, showcasing that the very reasons art moves us are also the reasons it is so good for our long-term health.
Impact
A sold-out event that positioned Fotografiska at the leading edge of the art and mindfulness movement.
Interviewed for Berlin’s culture publication, tip Berlin. Demonstrated live on rbb national television.
Brainwave visualisation of my brain responding to art at Fotografiska, made in collaboration with 3D artist, Nikita Freeboid
Photo Credit: www.veegastudio.com