On the Edge of Chaos: Contemporary Neuroscience, Creative Patterns and Material Production
Emily Carr University of Art + Design hosts an all-day symposium On the Edge of Chaos: Contemporary Neuroscience, Creative Patterns and Material Production to explore how the study of the brain and neuroscience can shed light on art-making and creative processes.
This event invites the Emily Carr community to join together with those from the University of British Columbia to share different interests in this topic. Research professionals, artists, academics and students at all levels are invited to participate and attend. The day is designed with a mixture of presentation formats including spotlight speakers, artist panel and breakout sessions with special topics ranging from autism spectrum, injury and opportunity, addictions and altered states, seizures and the symbolic, and more, followed by a reception and an exhibition opening.
Spotlight speakers include Dr. Kalina Christoff from the Cognitive Neuroscience of Thought Laboratory; Dr. Peter B. Reiner, from the Brain Research Centre and the National Core for Neuroethics; and Dr. Michael Krausz, LEEF Chair for Addiction Research, all from UBC. In total, there are 30 presenters offering a diverse discussion.
The symposium is free, but seating is limited. RSVP to brainart@ecuad.ca by January 27, 2010. Please indicate whether you intend to participate for the day or specifically for a morning (9am to 12:15pm), afternoon (1:30pm to 3:45pm) or breakout (4pm to 5:45pm) session to allow for maximum capacity. Once the list is full we will have a waitlist.
For programme information, please visit On the Edge of Chaos.
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On the Edge of Chaos: Contemporary Neuroscience, Creative Patterns and Material Production
Friday, January 29, 2010
From 9am to 7pm
North Building, Room 245 (morning)
South Building, Room 301 (afternoon)
Emily Carr University of Art + Design
1399 Johnston Street, Granville Island
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Programme Organizer:
Professor Landon Mackenzie
Assistant Dean of Research and External Collaboration
Faculty of Visual Art + Material Practice