Hermina Nedelescu

Neuro Scientist Artist

Hermina's artwork depicts the intricate structure and beauty of the brain at the neuronal level visible only with a microscope. Aided by MBF Bioscience's microscope-neuron mapping software, her digital drawings of neurons makes what is invisible to the naked eye visible.

Hermina is a staff scientist in the Department of Neuroscience at Scripps Research and a neuro artist on weekends.

1. Connection Dendritic "Wires"

Canvas Giclee, 12"x12"

$375

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Drawing of Purkinje cell dendritic trees accentuating the cylindrical structure of dendritic branches.

2. Gyrus Trees

Canvas Giclee, 12"x12"

$375

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Contour drawing to reveal the geometries of Purkinje cell dendritic arbors from the top of the cerebellar folds (gyrus).

3. Infected Together

Canvas Giclee, 12"x12"

$325

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Pyramidal neurons infected with an adeno-associated virus carrying a red fluorescent protein.

4. Axonal Convergence

Canvas Giclee, 12"x12"

$350

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Thin axons of Purkinje cells converging via different paths onto the invisible cerebellar nuclei cells.

5. Lobular Convolutions

Canvas Giclee, 12"x12"

$350

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Convolutions of the cerebellum with Purkinje cells aligned along each lobule.

6. Neighboring Purkinje Cells

Canvas Giclee, 12"x12"

$350

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Purkinje cells with their dendrites, cell bodies and axons below the cell body layer.

7. Axon Path

Canvas Giclee, 12"x12"

$350

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Major axonal path of Purkinje cells leading to the deep cerebellar nuclei.

8. White Dendrites

Canvas Giclee, 12"x12"

$300

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Drawing of dendrites colored all the same shade to highlight the complexity this network forms.

9. Salient Tree

Canvas Giclee, 18"x26" (rectangle)

$450

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Drawing of Purkinje neurons with pink color accentuation to show the salient features of a typical arbor.

10. Dispersed Forest

Canvas Giclee, 16"x24" (rectangle)

$450

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Young neurons dispersed to emphasize the potential to change and fall into place as maturation takes place.

11. Neuronal Forest

Canvas Giclee, 36"x60" (rectangle)

($750)

Drawing of neighboring Purkinje cells to show their forest-like structure.

Note: This is a large piece. Please contact me directly to arrange shipping and insurance prior to purchasing: hermina.nedelescu@gmail.com

12. Reaching for the Stars

Canvas Giclee, 40"x60" (rectangle)

($750)

Micrograph of brainstem neurons important for reaching behavior (e.g., reaching for a cup of coffee).

Note: This is a large piece. Please contact me directly to arrange shipping and insurance prior to purchasing: hermina.nedelescu@gmail.com

13. Hollow Branches

Canvas Giclee,16"x24" (rectangle)

$450

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Drawing of dendrites from Purkinje cells showing the dense network they form in the cerebellum.

14. Part of a Dendritic Branch

Canvas Giclee, 12"x20" (rectangle)

$350

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Drawing of a piece of dendrite with its spine protrusions which are the site of connection with other neurons.

15. Noradrenalin Fibers

Canvas Giclee, 12"x12"

$350

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Drawing of axon fibers which release noradrenalin - the chemical important for arousal and attention.

16. Infected Network

Canvas Giclee, 16"x16"

$350

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Micrograph showing fibers of infected neurons (purple blue).

Scientific Art~tistic Science

1. Connection Dendritic "Wires"

2. Gyrus Trees

3. Infected Together

4. Axonal Convergence

5. Lobular Convolutions

6. Neighboring Purkinje Cells

7. Axonal Path

8. White Dendrites

9. Salient Tree

10. Dispersed Forest

11. Neuronal Forest

12. Reaching for the Stars

13. Hollow Branches

14. Part of a Dendritic Branch

15. Noradrenalin Fibers

16. Infected Network

Contact: hermina.nedelescu@gmail.com

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