Description
An artists insight into how Carlos Frenk and a kitchen sink informed my art and led me to presenting this talk at NAM 2025 – and how I engagee with science through art.
During COVID, I watched space documentaries and felt inspired to represent my amazement at the universe through art. My work was particularly influenced by Professor Carlos Frenk’s research on dark matter and Andrea Ghez’s studies—though I barely understand the science! Still, it motivated me to create an exhibition.
In my talk, I’ll discuss how schools often label children as "geeky, sporty, or arty," limiting their future paths. By A-Levels, these disciplines become distinct, and many teachers, parents, and career advisers remain unaware of ArtScience opportunities. While STEM is evolving into STEAM, more can be done to engage the public.
I often feel like an imposter discussing my work because science can seem exclusive. Scientists might dismiss pop-culture references, but shows like The Big Bang Theory arguably introduced more people to concepts like the Doppler effect than traditional outreach.
Finally, I’ll explore the parallels between art and science. Both begin with a hypothesis—an idea or prediction—which evolves through experimentation. Just as scientific research leads to unexpected results, my artistic process transforms through trial and discovery. At this stage, I might even introduce my kitchen sink...
