Showbiz | Celebrity News I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice . Working with artists to create paintings based on research is a “great opportunity” to engage the public in the work of scientists, an expert has said.
Later this month 10 artists will take part in a series of live collaborations with 10 Imperial College London scientists, as part of the Great Exhibition Road Festival. They will be pairing up to create the Paint Lab, a live art studio, with artwork inspired by latest research from Imperial , including stopping mosquitoes from spreading malaria, finding ancient life in space, and the therapeutic use of psychedelic drugs and the power of sleep. I think it's a great opportunity for the public to see what kind of research we do.
.. Dr Cristobal Rodero Artist Maha Shami will create art inspired by the work of Dr Cristobal Rodero from Imperial’s National Heart and Lung Institute, whose accurate 3D computer models of human hearts could help doctors diagnose heart conditions or plan treatments.
Called Heartfelt Customisation, the artwork reflects Dr Rodero’s work on tailoring heart simulators to each individual, allowing for personalised testing. The differently coloured people in the piece highlight how different people are. Dr Rodero told the PA news agency: “I think it’s a great opportunity for the public to see what kind of research we do, even if it’s impossible to do a literal transla.
