Dawn Hunter

Artologica @artologica.net [ View ] Dec 17, 2023 at 20:23 UTC

#ArtAdventCalendar Day 17
Closed Vessel
Watercolor, 2020

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Dawn Hunter @dawnhunter.bsky.social [ View ] Dec 17, 2023 at 15:48 UTC

Cajal's defiance highlights a universal truth in the scientific discourse: support systems enable greatness. His tribute to his wife as the unsung co-architect of his achievements offers a profound reminder that behind every scientific endeavor lies ties of human experience.

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Dawn Hunter @dawnhunter.bsky.social [ View ] Dec 17, 2023 at 15:48 UTC

who presaged a disaster. For an impenitent dreamer, a despiser of filthy lucre and of all social prejudices, it is obvious that my marriage had necessarily to be a love match." Despite warnings of calamity, Cajal, t recognized that his union would be one of love and partnership.

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Dawn Hunter @dawnhunter.bsky.social [ View ] Dec 17, 2023 at 15:47 UTC

His autobiography, "Recollections of My Life," candidly reveals this decision: "By the end of 1879 when, my sickness forgotten, I succeeded in obtaining the appointment of Director of the Anatomical Museum, I determined to marry, contrary to the advice of my parents and friends,

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Dawn Hunter @dawnhunter.bsky.social [ View ] Dec 17, 2023 at 15:45 UTC

For Day 13-16 of the #ArtAdventCalendar, highlighting a personal facet of Santiago Ramón y Cajal. In defiance of familial skepticism, Cajal's resolution to marry his life's companion underscores a profound human element behind his research.

#SciArt #Neuroscience #Art #AñoCajal #Cajal

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Dawn Hunter @dawnhunter.bsky.social [ View ] Dec 12, 2023 at 15:52 UTC

Thank you 😊

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Dawn Hunter @dawnhunter.bsky.social [ View ] Dec 12, 2023 at 14:43 UTC

Art Advent Calendar Days 9-12, I am filled with gratitude to be able to involve her in my research on Cajal & I am commemorating Darcy's parallel experiences with Cajal, Spain, the Instituto Cajal & NIH. #SciComm #DrawingoftheDay #Neuroscience #NeuroArt #Cajal #AñoCajal #SciArt #ArtAdventCalendar

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Dawn Hunter @dawnhunter.bsky.social [ View ] Dec 12, 2023 at 14:45 UTC

Bottom R) Darcy & Gaudí forms: One of her favorite things to do when we lived in Madrid was to dress up. When she accompanied me to the Instituto Cajal during weekends, she would craft costumes out of construction paper & trinkets from stores.

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Dawn Hunter @dawnhunter.bsky.social [ View ] Dec 12, 2023 at 14:45 UTC

Bottom L) 1) Darcy & Glial Cells - This piece is a portrait of Darcy interwoven with a reenvisioned take on Cajal's glial cells from the cerebral cortex of a child.

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Dawn Hunter @dawnhunter.bsky.social [ View ] Dec 12, 2023 at 14:44 UTC

Top R) Darcy Inventory: I have blended themes of Roller skates, a vibrant rainbow, a her acronym list, iPad, and a 'knot' – a ribbon that tells a tale of gift-wrapping adventures. And keep an eye out for a "cameo appearance by Cajal" juxtaposed above the acronym list.

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Dawn Hunter @dawnhunter.bsky.social [ View ] Dec 12, 2023 at 14:44 UTC

Top L) Darcy Cameo in the Neurons – Features a special cameo illustration of Darcy from the Cajal Inventory series, this artwork fuses her portrait with a creative reinterpretation of Cajal's iconic developing neuron sketch. #SciComm #Art #DrawingoftheDay

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Dawn Hunter @dawnhunter.bsky.social [ View ] Dec 12, 2023 at 14:43 UTC

Art Advent Calendar Days 9-12, I am filled with gratitude to be able to involve her in my research on Cajal & I am commemorating Darcy's parallel experiences with Cajal, Spain, the Instituto Cajal & NIH. #SciComm #DrawingoftheDay #Neuroscience #NeuroArt #Cajal #AñoCajal #SciArt #ArtAdventCalendar

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