I approach my work from a syncretist perspective that merges art and science. What new ideas are synthesized when these fields intersect? How can existing ideas can be transmuted?
Science communication plays a key role in my work, as I aim to make scientific ideas more accessible to a wider audience. I try to adress concepts on various levels of analysis and through different mediums. Currently I am interested in using film, photography, textiles and podcasting. In my podcast “Hirnfunk”, I interview researchers from psychology, philosophy, and neuroscience about their work.
During my studies in psychology, I developed a fascination for looking at the mind through the lens of neuroscience. The past four years I worked as a research assistant at the Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience Unit (SCAN-Unit) to understand the biological underpinnings of our experiences and behaviour. This has also led me to a two month internship at NeXT Lab in Rome where I gained insight into neurophysiology and neuroengineering at the intersection of humans and technology.
Recently, I’ve become more interested in qualitative research for its ability to explore how individuals’ experiences and contexts shape their understanding of the world — what is known as situated knowledge. Thus my Master’s thesis examines the impact of art studios in proximity to psychiatric clinics on different groups of participants. My research has included qualitative interviews and field visits to Gugging and the Living Museums in New York and Wil.
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