Our first showcase is from Professor José Rodrigo García, MD, PhD, a neurobiologist and histologist who took up painting upon his retirement in 2006. and a dear friend and colleague of Dr. Radomski. Professor Rodrigo is Professor of Research AD HONOREM in the Cajal Institute in Madrid, Spain, and was a pupil of renowned Spanish neuroscientist, Santiago Ramón y Cajal. Upon retirement in 2006, Professor Rodrigo began his artistic career in the field of painting.

Selections from his collection, Landscapes of the Brain are shown below.

“I have the humble opinion that science is art, art being a complex mechanism with technical, scientific and even spiritual nuances that can serve to facilitate the diffusion and propagation of science.”

-José Rodrigo García, MD, PhD

A scientist’s take on Landscapes of the Brain: "Our first example of sciart is rather unique! Traditionally, a scientist was trained in artistic drawing to represent what they saw through the microscope, since microscope-attached cameras were not yet utilized commonly.  In this context, the distinction between science and art might be rather blurred, as reflected in many of Dr. Garcia’s answers to our interview questions."

-Brian Eames, PhD

An artist's take on Landscapes of the Brain: "The unique body of work of Prof. José Rodrigo offers a scientifically-grounded departure point to begin our dialogue on sciart.   Rodrigo’s story shows how scientific explorations can progress from an empirical objective towards a form of poetic entanglement of scientist, artist, and subject. In his work, the observer of nature is as significant as the nature being observed."

-Jean-Sébastien (JS) Gauthier, BFA

• Read Jose Rodrigo Garcia's Bio and Interview
• Full Collection