Artistic expressions born of brain disorders
Many people who have suffered brain damage turn to creating art. Researchers are studying them to help unravel how the brain works.
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Katherine Sherwood 'One in 100 Billion'( Sixth Street Studio, San Francisco )
For Sherwood, the brain damage and resulting shift in her art led to awards, museum shows and a whole new level of critical acclaim. For scientists, experiences like hers are helping shine light on the workings of the brain. Above is a work Sherwood created after her stroke.
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