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Julia Barzizza explores the art, meditation and social identity. Inspired by her Zazen practice, she advocates for visual arts curriculum reform in public schools, emphasizing hands-on learning to foster critical thinking about visual stimuli. Her work aims to enhance student focus and social connectivity while teaching visual criticality to counteract subconscious influences from pervasive images. Barzizza envisions a future where art informs psychology and neurobiology, promoting equity and understanding across diverse communities.

Elizabeth explores balancing artistic creativity and scientific precision in her work. She aims to communicate philosophical and ethical aspects of neuroscience through visual art and storytelling, inspired by her interest in consciousness and science-art intersections. Elizabeth uses tools like MediBang Paint on iPad and laptop for digital art creation, and she is eager to engage with the BARN community for discussions or collaborations.

George delves into the fusion of art and science with his biofeedback art. In this post, he reflects on his personal motivations and aspirations for enhancing individual experiences and societal well-being. He discusses navigating technical challenges, the importance of collaboration, and envisions future directions for inclusive, sustainable cultural practices.

Réka blends art and science through biofeedback technology, using biological data to artistically express human emotion. In this interview we learn about her projects mapping physiological signals onto visual or auditory forms and about her collaborations with dancers and musicians. She foresees that as sensors integrate more seamlessly into daily life, biofeedback art is set for growth in education and therapy.

In this post, we can read about Anastasia's journey in establishing our Biofeedback Art Research Network, a pioneering community connecting artists and researchers across continents. She talks about the origins, goals, and evolution of the network, emphasizing its role in helping creative exchanges within biofeedback art. Anastasia highlights influential figures inspiring her work, such as Erin Gee and Robert Fink, while recounting recent milestones like the symposium at Lois Lambert Gallery.

In this post, we interviewed Kris about his 20-year-long journey at the intersection of art and science with biofeedback technology. He discusses how he balances artistic creativity with scientific rigor using EEGs to enhance meditation practices. Kris shares insights from his personal experiences, challenges, and aspirations in neuromeditation. He also provides valuable perspectives on collaboration, tools, and future directions for biofeedback art, aiming to empower self-awareness and societal well-being through innovative brain-computer interfaces. At the end of the interview, he invites you to watch his latest biofeedback performance video presented at the Cambridge Festival of Ideas.