our vision
NeuArtica envisions a world where everyone feels confident and curious about the way their own brain works and is proud of what makes them unique.
Our mission
Most people rarely get the opportunity to question what their brain is like outside of the common textbook images. Our projects offers them the chance to do this in a safe space with other people. Through a series of steps, we invite participants to ask: What is my brain like? What do I think of when I think of my brain? How can I show what is happening in my brain to others around me?
NeuArtica aims to create spaces for children and adults to explore and celebrate how they think, feel, and imagine. We understand that everyone has a remarkable capacity to see the world differently, and we want to learn from that.
At the heart of our work is the simple belief that we are all different, that our brains all work in their own ways, and that this is something worth exploring and celebrating.
Each NeuArtica project grows through partnership with a different foundation or advocacy organisation, connecting us with communities we might never otherwise reach.
If you are interested, please connect with us. We would love to hear what you think!
Ya Hui is the scientific lead for A-maze-ing Brain! She is a cross-disciplinary researcher with a background in biomedical sciences and music. She leads research into new treatments for childhood dementia conditions at The Florey. Passionate about bridging science, arts, and lived experience, she is exploring creative ways to build understanding and spark conversations about brain conditions. Ya Hui is also a scientific advisor to the Australian Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation.
Roshan is an emerging artist and science communicator interested in exploring the intersection of science and art. With a background in biomedical sciences, she offers a unique perspective on visual storytelling and science communication. Her work is a mix of animated styles accompanied by realistic details, which makes it interesting and colourful. Outside this, Roshan enjoys oil painting portraits and whimsical scenes inspired by children’s stories and poetry.
Louisa is a professional visual artist and is the lead artist for A-maze-ing Brain!. She works across a range of media to create sculptures and installations that translate data into visual forms, challenging conventional ways of seeing. She has exhibited internationally, with works held in major collections including the National Gallery of Victoria and the Museum of Contemporary Art. Louisa is also an academic teaching in the Master of Contemporary Art program at the Victorian College of the Arts, University of Melbourne.