Visual Art

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.