melting memories: large data sculptures show you the inner workings of the brain

comprising data paintings, augmented data sculptures and light projections media artist refik anadol‘s large scale works melting memories takes viewers inside the human brain. motion graphics displayed on 16 x 20 ft LED media screens in an attempt to demonstrate how the brain recalls memories.

the works are a result of the anadol‘s experiments with the advanced technology tools provided by the neuroscape laboratory, a brain specialist research center at the university of california. each one attempts to visualise the motor movements within the brain.

‘anadol gathers data on the neural mechanisms of cognitive control from an EEG (electroencephalogram) that measures changes in brain wave activity and provides evidence of how the brain functions over time’, a statement on the artist’s website explains. ‘these data sets constitute the building blocks for the unique algorithms that the artist needs for the multi-dimensional visual structures on display.’