Barnsley’s Brains in a Dish
Two major new presentations of the Brains in a Dish project were recently presented at Barnsley’s Cooper Gallery and Glass Works Digital Space (Oct 2022-Jan 2023). These are a culmination of over seven years research, engagement and collaboration by artist Charlie Murphy with Prof Selina Wray’s dementia research team at University College London supported by collaborations with electronics engineer Robin Bussell and imagery from Dr Eric Hill (Aston Uni)’s labs.
These innovative new exhibitions incluse intricate array of glass, light and robotics installations, sculptures, withnew playful and immersive digital installation developed to illuminate and animate our understandings of the brain and raise awareness about the powerful processes and technologies used in dementia research.
To develop new digital content for the exhibition, Charlie and Robin have also been collaborating with Dr Eric Hill and his team at Aston University along with further scientists from UCL’s Dementia Research Centre.
These Barnsley exhibitions have been financially supported by Barnsley Museums & Heritage trust, Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, Alzheimer Research UK’s Inspire Fund and the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
You can explore a virtual 360 degree tour of the Cooper Gallery exhibition here
Examples of Charlie’s wider art practice here : www.charliemurphy.co.uk