Living Color 1,2,3,4 (My Psychedelic Brain)
Living Color (1, 2, 3, 4) (My Psychedelic Brain)
Digital Collages
Four, 14” w x 17”h MRI images displayed on individual 15”w x 22”h x 3”d x-ray view boxes.
Description: MRI images of Artists’ brain and skeleton, in black and white (1) and colorized (2, 3, 4),
printed on backlit film and displayed on illuminated x-ray view boxes.
Living Color 1 is a collage of two unaltered MRI images of the artists’ brain with arrows
pointing to the white spots indicating plaque * (see explanation below).
Living Color 2, 3,4 have been digitally colorized by the Artist.
“Yes, I see the plaque. It’s in black and white, but I also see bright vibrant colors. I see beauty. I see life. I see me.”
MRI’s and MS
MRI’s are used as a diagnostic tool in patients with Multiple Sclerosis. By reviewing a patient’s scan we can identify the occurrence of “plaque” *, which indicates an abnormal change in the protective coating (myelin), on the nerves which results in the breakdown or short circuiting in the transfer of signals from the brain through the nervous system. White spots on the MRI T2 and Flair sequences indicate evidence of plaque. Active plaques typically light up after IV injection of Gadolinium.
- Dr. Andrew H. Woo, M.D, Ph.D.
Living Color (1, 2, 3, 4) (My Psychedelic Brain)
Digital Collages
Four, 14” w x 17”h MRI images displayed on individual 15”w x 22”h x 3”d x-ray view boxes.
Description: MRI images of Artists’ brain and skeleton, in black and white (1) and colorized (2, 3, 4),
printed on backlit film and displayed on illuminated x-ray view boxes.
Living Color 1 is a collage of two unaltered MRI images of the artists’ brain with arrows
pointing to the white spots indicating plaque * (see explanation below).
Living Color 2, 3,4 have been digitally colorized by the Artist.
“Yes, I see the plaque. It’s in black and white, but I also see bright vibrant colors. I see beauty. I see life. I see me.”
MRI’s and MS
MRI’s are used as a diagnostic tool in patients with Multiple Sclerosis. By reviewing a patient’s scan we can identify the occurrence of “plaque” *, which indicates an abnormal change in the protective coating (myelin), on the nerves which results in the breakdown or short circuiting in the transfer of signals from the brain through the nervous system. White spots on the MRI T2 and Flair sequences indicate evidence of plaque. Active plaques typically light up after IV injection of Gadolinium.
- Dr. Andrew H. Woo, M.D, Ph.D.
Postcard for Patient/Artist Show
Dimensions: 3 1/2" x 5"
Material: Digital Collage on photographic cardstock
Juxtaposing my original brain MRI with a dgitally colored version,
enables me to see the positive, creative side of myself.
"When looking at the MRI images I remind myself that I'm more
than just the dark images with spots of gray "plaque", I'm colorful and bright
and full of life."
Material: Digital Collage on photographic cardstock
Juxtaposing my original brain MRI with a dgitally colored version,
enables me to see the positive, creative side of myself.
"When looking at the MRI images I remind myself that I'm more
than just the dark images with spots of gray "plaque", I'm colorful and bright
and full of life."