ROBIN DAVISSON: abstract painter + molecular physiologist / the exhilaration of discovery
Abstract painter Robin Davisson carefully considers the variables when designing her artistic experiments with paint fluidity and viscosity. A resident of Washington D.C., Robin has had plenty of experience with laboratory experiments with over 20 years as a researcher and professor of molecular physiology at Cornell University and University of Iowa. In this episode, Robin reveals the common element for her love of both science and art—“the exhilaration of discovery”—as well as her survival skills for a research career adapted for the arts and the characteristics of a good mentor.Find Robin: Website: www.robindavissonart.com Instagram: @ robindavissonart Mentioned:Jackson Art Center, art studios Washington, DC (visit)Robert Root-Bernstein, MacArthur Fellow, creativity research (learn)Sparks of Genius: The Thirteen Thinking Tools of the World's Most Creative People, Robert S. Root-Bernstein (read)National Zoo, Tian Tian panda (watch)Tian Tian's painting (see) Judy Southerland, artist (learn)Pete Hocking, artist, mentor (learn) Alice Sheridan, artist, mentor (learn) Brad Thomas, artist (learn) Penland School of Craft (learn) Calloway Fine Art, Robin’s Kairos exhibit (see)Find Me, Kristy Darnell Battani: Website: https://www.kristybattani.com Instagram: kristybattaniart Facebook: kristybattaniart Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please take a moment to leave a rating and a comment: https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge Music:"Surf Guitar Madness," Alexis Messier, Licensed by PremiumBeat.com Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge)Support the show