“Is not the whole universe a strange skull in which meteors, suns, comets and planets rush (throb) endlessly?” 

 

Kazimir Malevich

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'Man’s skull represents the same infinity for the movement of conceptions. It is equal to the universe, for in it is contained all that sees in it. Likewise the sun and whole starry sky of comets and the sun pass in it and shine and move as in nature…'

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artist quote on infinity, taken from “God is not cast down”, Malevich, 1922; as quoted in “Futurism”, ed. By Didier Ottinger; Centre Pompidou / 5 Continents Editions, Milan, 2008, p. 65

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Lana Ryles is an artist and scholar who has uniquely bridged the worlds of neuroscience and philosophy. Her work delves into the complex interactions between the brain, perception, and consciousness, exploring how neural processes shape our experience of reality.

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Drawing inspiration from the writings of philosopher Rudolf Otto, particularly his concept of the numinous—the mysterious and transcendent aspects of human experience—Ryles integrates these themes into her artwork. Her art becomes a visual exploration of the intersection between the scientific and the spiritual, inviting viewers to contemplate both the biological mechanisms behind perception and the ineffable, mysterious dimensions that Otto described.

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Through this synthesis, Ryles offers a profound commentary on the ways our brains interpret and respond to the mysteries of existence, merging the analytical and the mystical in her creative practice.

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