The short documentary "We Flow into the World, and the World Flows into Us - The Beauty of Blood Flow" was recognized at the awards ceremony on October 5, 2024, in New York, USA.
Bringing the intricate beauty and excitement of science and research into public consciousness through art, making scientific efforts accessible and visible drives many of my projects. Barnaby Steel and I sought to illuminate with the awarded documentary the often unseen efforts of researchers – Alexander Köhn, Matthias Guenther, and many more – and the scientific methods, in this case, behind the audio-immersive and VR installations EVOLVER and The Tides Within Us by Marshmallow Laser Feast (MLF).
A New Way to Experience Medical Technology
Using methods and tools that fulfill the research institution's core mission, I developed with scientists at Fraunhofer MEVIS exhibits and immersive works over the last decade. These include 2D animations, stereoscopic 3D short films, and large-scale hemispheric installations, such as Raw Science Festival winner 2018, "The Beauty of Blood Flow Analysis, "which was rooted in the idea of bringing relevant scientific topics into unusual forums, making them accessible to a broader audience through art. These creations aim to build a positive emotional connection to complex STEM topics, new technologies, and severe illnesses by emotionally engaging the public. By merging the worlds of art and science, we can inspire a broader understanding and appreciation of the wonders within our bodies.
Art and Science: A Transformational Space
These projects underscore the power of multi- and trans-disciplinary collaboration between scientists and artists. In medical technology, researchers are accustomed to interdisciplinary work; however, including artists such as Barnaby Steel and the Marshmallow Laser Feast opened up even more possibilities for presenting and exploring scientific data and developments. The artists enrich how scientists—and ultimately the general public—perceive and address phenomena related to the human body.
I am deeply honored to receive this recognition at the Raw Science Film Festival and look forward to continuing to produce science and art projects that touch and amaze me. I'd like to thank the jury and Keri Kukral for this beautiful honor and for championing the integration of innovative art, STEM sciences, and creative storytelling! The Raw Science Film Festival provides a wonderful platform to showcase captivating science and exceptional researchers.
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