"Neurons as Seen through the Microscope of Golgov Klimt"

"Neurons as Seen through the Microscope of Golgov Klimt"

Artwork by Grace O'Hare, CMS ’29, Student

Artist Statement:

Gustav Klimt was a prolific painter in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for his symbolist and art nouveau works. He was also, sometimes controversially, involved in the Vienna scientific community, attending medical and scientific lectures at the University of Vienna. He heavily employed motifs of microbiology and microscopy in his works. Golgi-stained neurons have always reminded me of Klimt’s Golden Age works, so I wanted to paint some in his style (or, at least, my closest approximation). This piece is heavily inspired by Klimt’s “Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer.”

Uniting science and art in form and function is a personal passion, and I know I am — and always have been — in good company in that regard, from Klimt himself to all the other artists and authors and creatives of every flavor featured in this publication.

Digital artwork using Procreate.