Decoded

Decoded is a series of twelve sketches representing pages of a scientist’s notebook. Each drawing explores a different facet essential to decoding the brain’s complex structure and function, offering a window into the layers of neuroplasticity research.

The text and data interwoven with art invites a closer look into the processes and mechanisms that shape this research. When viewed as a whole, the background forms the color burst of a visual response in the primary visual cortex, which only recent technology has been able to capture. Collectively, the works reflect the beauty, intellect, and curiosity that drive scientific discovery.

Dimensions: 40: W x 60” H (12 pieces)
Price: $1,800

Artist:

Beth Eckel is a Phoenix-based artist whose work explores the human experience through anatomical precision and emotional depth. Trained in classical realism at the Barcelona Academy of Art, she combines traditional techniques with contemporary elements to create compelling, narrative-driven artworks.

Researcher:

Aaron McGee is a Professor of Translational Neurosciences at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix. He has a PhD in Neuroscience from UCSF. The focus of his research is how neuroplasticity can be modulated for therapeutic gain.