About

Biofeedback Art|Research Network — is an international community of over 80 artists, scientists, and researchers exploring the intersection of biological data and artistic expression, led by Anastasia Chernysheva and supported by Gray Area.

Our goal is to integrate biofeedback technology in artistic practices, pushing the boundaries of conventional art-making, and to challenge traditional notions of the relationship between mind and body. The network is an interdisciplinary community dedicated to advancing our understanding of human experience and providing new insights into the potential of art as a tool for self-expression and self-discovery.

Current Members

Alan Macy (UC Santa Barbara), Alicia Champlin (Independent Artist), Alex Chechile (Rhode Island School of Design), Alexandria Smith (Georgia Institute of Technology), Allison Leigh Holt (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute), Althea Rao (San Jose State University), Amanda Dawn Christie (Independent Artist), Anastasia Chernysheva (UCLA/Gray Area), Andromachi Vrakatseli (University of Western Macedonia), Annika Malmstrom-Smith (Santa Barbara City College), Aricia Macado (UNESPAR/FAP – Campus de Curitiba II),

Barbara Nerness (Stanford University/CCRMA), Ben Eyes (University of York), Beer van Geer (Independent Artist), Brett Griffin (Griffin Prototyping), Bruno Azevedo (University of Minho),

Cathryn Ploehn (The University of Texas at Austin ), Chanee Choi (University at Albany), Chase Niesner (UC Berkeley), Cheng Yang (City University of Hong Kong), Claudia Krogmeier (University of Wisconsin), Corinne Whitaker (Independent Artist),

Daniel Macri (UCSF, Global Brain Health Institute), Duncan Williams (University of Salford),

Elizabeth Williamson (University College Dublin), Erika-Jean Lincoln (LincolnLab Studios), Erin Gee (Université de Montréal),

Franciszek Sobiech (Lodz University of Technology), François Lespinasse (Concordia University), Grace Grothaus (York University),

Grace Leslie (University of Colorado Boulder), George Khut (Independent Artist),

Isabella Cao (UC Irvine), Ishraki Kazi (New Museum), Isidora Correa (Universidade Católica Portuguesa), Ivor Diosi (Independent Artist),

Kachi Chan (Hong Kong Baptist University), Kavi (Ilze Briede) (York University), Kelly Andres (Independent Artist/Curator), Kodandi Nithyananda (Maharishi International University), Krisztián Hofstädter (University of York),

Laura Jade (Independent Artist), LeeAnn Perry (Independent Artist), Leslie García and Paloma López (Interspecifics), Lesley Marshall (MAVNetwork), Luca Forcucci (Transart Institute), Jimmy Quatier (Center on Contemporary Art),

Jo-Anne Maathuis (Maastricht University), Julia Barzizza (Precita Eyes Muralists),

Mark-David Hosale (York University), Micah Huang (Harvard University), Mingyong Cheng (UCSD), Michelle Lewis-King (Independent Artist/FutureCultures), Natalia Fuchs (Ionian University),

Rimon Alyagon Darr (Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design), Réka Harsányi (Pécsi Tudományegyetem),  Pierre Jolivet (University College Dublin),

Sharath Chandra Ramakrishnan (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Susan Jowsey (Auckland University of Technology), Stella Zaltieri Pirola (Accademia di Brera – Milano), Taguhi Torosyan (Ars Techne Foundation), Tra Bouscaren (Arizona State University), Teresa Connors (Concordia University),

Walid Breidi (Independent Artist), Veronika Treumova (Independent Artist), Victoria Shen (Independent Artist), Vishal Kumaraswamy (University of Washington), Ye Seung Lee (Korea University), Yuming Chen (University of Plymouth), Zachary Kerhoulas (University of Michigan)

Membership Offers

As a member, you will enjoy
—Updates on the latest advancements in biofeedback art and research practice.
—Collaboration opportunities with artists, researchers, and scholars from diverse backgrounds.
—Mentorship and peer learning – whether you’re just starting out or seeking to realize a technically difficult idea, this group is a place to find support.
—A community of like-minded individuals with relevant expertise.
—Representation and visibility – we recognize and honor the diversity of experiences and identities of practitioners who came to the scene after the 1960s.

 
How to Join
 

Membership is free. To join our community, you must be an artist, researcher, or scholar working with biofeedback technology and/or writing about its applications in art and science. We welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds and disciplines. To express your interest, email us a short description of your work and motivation to join.

 
 
For External Outreach
 

We’re also interested in connecting with:
—Tech companies producing Brain-Computer Interfaces and/or other devices gathering physiological data of the human body. If you’d like to test your production with an artist or scientist, reach out to us.
—Curators and venues wishing to have artists with performances and installations. Let us know if you’d like to connect with one of our talented members.
—Educators and workshop organizers seeking the involvement of researchers/practitioners. We’re happy to help facilitate collaborations.

Contact Details

Please feel free to reach out to anchernyshyova@gmail.com for more information or to express your interest in joining the biofeedback art research practice network.

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