Can the contrast between fluid curves and rigid lines in these works reveal the eternal dialogue between our hearts and minds?

Jan van Munster’s Brainwave series is a captivating exploration of human consciousness rendered in neon light, and embodies his fascination with energy as a fundamental artistic concept. Inspired by his own EEG readings from 1995, these works translate the artist’s brain activity into vibrant, illuminated sculptures and transform neural energy into a tangible, visual experience which renders visible the invisible electrical currents of the brain. The undulating neon lines represent the dynamic flow of mental energy, while contrasting straight green lines often symbolize rational thought or moments of calm in the brain’s constant activity. Through these works, the artist invites viewers to contemplate the energy that underlies all human thought and emotion, bridging the gap between the physical and the metaphysical.

Van Munster has explored energy in its various forms throughout his artistic research. His Brainwave series is testament to this, with a spectrum ranging from the microscopic electrical impulses in our brains to the vast energetic networks that define our world.

Barnabás Bencsik