Neural Knitworks brings neuroscientists together with community members to make textile neurons, forge new neural pathways in their brains and discuss neuroscience research.
In 2014, two thousand handmade neurons were displayed in a giant brain sculpture at Hazelhurst Regional Gallery. Many other neuron-inspired artworks from delicate crotched neurons to jewellery and sculpture accompanied the impressive brain installation that was the centerpiece of this exhibition.
Since then, Neural Knitworks has engaged dozens of Australian and international neuroscientists and hundreds of communities across Australia and internationally. Several large-scale brain installations have been created at well-attended events, including at the celebrated Cambridge Science Festival in the UK.
Pat, Rita and Mary first collaborated 25 years ago and have worked together on several projects, most recently Neural Knitworks – craft a healthy brain, an award winning community arts-health engagement program. Other projects include Artificial Reef in Sculpture by the Sea and Heritable Acts at Hazelhurst (aka The Jacaranda Project).
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