Art
"Putting Out the Fire" by Karen Hope
- Item Number
- 107
- Estimated Value
- 300 CAD
- Sold
- 430 CAD to dr64d85f0
- Number of Bids
- 16 - Bid History
Item Description
Artist: Karen Hope
Size: 14" x 18"
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Research Project: Metamorphosis of Mitochondria following Brain Injury
Scientist: Dr. Erik Fraunberger
"My Motivation: I first thought of a butterfly that would bring healthy cells to a brain after a traumatic brain injury. My next thought was to find a flower looking like a brain. It turns out the Cockscomb flower is known for its brain resemblance. Instead of trying to paint the flower, I decided to paint a brain that had a flower resemblance.
The Creative Result: The flower represents the brain in a fire-like background after a traumatic brain injury. The butterfly - a sign of hope and freedom - is bringing the brain a treatment to minimize harmful effects of inflammation that can cause cellular damage and long-term disabilities. The wings encompass the mitochondria - the powerhouses of your cells - that are a focal point for research to reduce the negative effects of inflammation."
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