InterPlay Paint Lab (Public Painting)
Research Collaboration, Live Mural & Visual Storytelling
As part of the Exhibition Road Festival in South Kensington, I collaborated with Imperial College London researcher Dr Cristobal Rodero and Interplay Projects to transform complex medical research into an accessible, engaging artwork.
The project started by looking into Dr Rodero’s research into personalised heart simulators: highly accurate 3D computer models of human hearts that can support doctors in diagnosing heart conditions and planning personalised treatments. I worked to understand his research, developing a visual response that communicated the concept of personalised medicine which was painted live over the two-day GERF festival.
Project Focus
Live public painting at The Great Exhibition Road Festival
Translating complex scientific ideas into accessible visual language
Making scientific research engaging for wider audiences
Exploring the relationship between technology, the human body and art
Creating opportunities for dialogue between researchers, artists and the public
My Role
Researching and interpreting scientific concepts
Developing the artistic response and visual direction
Designing a large-scale mural inspired by the research
Painting the artwork live over the two-day festival
Engaging with audiences throughout the creative process
Artwork: ‘Heartfelt Customisation’
Heartfelt Customisation responds to Dr Rodero’s work on tailoring heart simulators to individuals, reflecting the idea that every heart is unique and that medical approaches can be personalised to each person.
Painting live throughout the festival weekend created an opportunity for audiences to watch the development of the artwork and engage with the ideas behind the research.
Through conversation and observation, visitors could explore a complex scientific topic through a creative and accessible lens.
Collaboration
Interplay Projects
Imperial College London
Dr Cristobal Rodero
EXRD Festival artists and organisers
Outcome
The final mural became a visual interpretation of cutting edge medical research, transforming complex scientific concepts into an artwork that invited curiosity and instigated conversation.
