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Connect: Neuroaesthetics and the Future for Wellness Art

Niamh Gardner

Can art influence wellbeing? Neuroaesthetics is an emerging field exploring how visual art interacts with the brain and nervous system. Can aesthetic experiences may have positive effects on your health? In this post, I explore the current research in neuroaesthetics, the potential link between art and wellbeing. Working with pattern-based artwork has sparked my curiosity about the science behind why we respond to visual art the way we do.

Connect: Neuroaesthetics and the Future for Wel...

Niamh Gardner

Can art influence wellbeing? Neuroaesthetics is an emerging field exploring how visual art interacts with the brain and nervous system. Can aesthetic experiences may have positive effects on your health?...

Connect: Navigating your 20s with patience and purpose

Niamh Gardner

In your 20s, it’s easy to feel stuck in the in-between, not yet the person you want to be but already on a path of change. In this post, I share my journey of self-discovery through art journaling, inspired by the symbolism of blue butterflies. I explore how shifting your mindset to honour the growth happening in "the cocoon” phase can help you embrace transformation, build resilience, and cultivate self-awareness. If you’ve ever wondered how to navigate your 20s with purpose and patience, this post is for you.

Connect: Navigating your 20s with patience and ...

Niamh Gardner

In your 20s, it’s easy to feel stuck in the in-between, not yet the person you want to be but already on a path of change. In this post, I...