Support material for NeuArtica's A-maze-ing Brain! community workshop Creative Australia Arts Projects for Individuals and Groups grant application March 2026

1. Video documentation of ArtPlay exhibition in January 2026

Documentary video of A-maze-ing Brain! at ArtPlay in January 2026.

2. Still image documentation of ArtPlay workshops in November 2025 and exhibition in 2026

Bird’s eye view of the A-maze-ing Brain! cardboard box maze installation at ArtPlay in January 2026.

A-maze-ing Brain! workshop in November 2025 with kids from Yarrabah School for children with an intellectual disability.

A-maze-ing Brain! workshop in November 2025 with kids with a range of abilities.

Photo from an A-maze-ing Brain! do-it-at-home kit workshop from December 2025.

Detail from the A-maze-ing Brain! installation at ArtPlay in January 2026.

3. Artist bios

Louisa Bufardeci

Louisa Bufardeci is a Melbourne-based artist, researcher and educator with over twenty-five years of professional experience. Her work employs a range of media including installation, digital prints, needlepoints, neon lights, drawing and more. She has been most interested in the way statistics distort representations and has considered the ways they can be re-presented to create different stories. Louisa has participated in major international exhibitions including the NGV Triennial in 2018, the Asia-Pacific Triennial in 2012, and the Asian Art Biennial in 2009. Her work has been included in numerous solo and group exhibitions in Melbourne, other Australian cities and overseas. It is in the collections of major museums and galleries in Australia including the National Gallery of Victoria and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney and in international collections such as Kadist and UBS. From 2001-2024 her practice was represented by Anna Schwartz Gallery, Melbourne.

As well as working on art projects, Louisa contributes to the local art community by teaching into the Master of Contemporary Art program at the Victorian College of the Arts, volunteering as a guide to contemporary art at her local community centre, and by mentoring young artists.

Ya Hui Hung

Ya Hui Hung leads childhood dementia research at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health. Her research focuses on understanding the biology of rare genetic neurodegenerative disorders and advancing new treatment approaches. Her research is supported by competitive grants and philanthropic funding, including the Medical Research Future Fund, reflecting both the scientific merit and urgency of this work.

Through close partnerships with families affected by childhood dementia, and in her role as a Scientific Advisor to the Australian NPC Disease Foundation, Ya Hui has gained a deep understanding of the gap between scientific research and public awareness. This has shaped her commitment to making research more accessible and ensuring it remains connected to the communities it seeks to support.

She co-founded NeuArtica with Louisa Bufardeci and Roshan Dhillon to explore creative ways of engaging the public with neuroscience and brain disorders. Through immersive and participatory projects, such as A-maze-ing Brain! NeuArtica aims to invite diverse audiences into conversations about brain health to raise awareness of childhood dementia and other neurological conditions.

Ya Hui is passionate about bringing together science, art and lived experience to open dialogues, reduce stigma and foster curiosity about the brain and brain disorders.

Roshan Dhillon

Roshan Dhillon is an emerging illustrator and science communicator based in Melbourne. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacology in 2023 and her Master of Biomedical Science at the Florey Institute in 2025, where her research focused on childhood dementia. It was through this work that she found her calling in making science accessible to the public, particularly for those living with rare diseases. She now collaborates with researchers and health professionals to create illustrations, infographics, and children’s books that bridge the gap between science and community. Roshan’s oil paintings have been exhibited at the Counihan Gallery, Brunswick.

Support material for NeuArtica's A-maze-ing Brain! community workshop Creative Australia Arts Projects for Individuals and Groups grant application​ March 2026