FUSION is a collaborative group of artists and scientists at the University of Edinburgh who meet regularly to explore ideas, share their research approaches, and generate shared outputs for exhibitions. FUSION's Mission: to inspire and exhibit new ‘art and science’ work by connecting people from different disciplines Lothian Birth Cohort celebratory paperweights Roots of the Mind Recent FUSION exhibitions 900 Years of Edinburgh @ Neuroscience Day 23 April 2025Celebrating 900 years on the city of Edinburgh, this exhibition was a tribute to the city's journey though history, art, literature and global influence. It included a exhibited a range of artworks in many different styles. Linda Green's installation, 'Roots of the Mind' (pictured above) celebrated the establishment of the physic garden in 1670 by Sir Andrew Balfour, Dr Robert Sibbald and gardner, James Sutherland. This pioneering garden, used for the study of medicinal plants and botany for medical students, inspired Linda's project. Her aim was to i. to identify plants associated with maladies of the mind c1670; ii. to gain a visual understanding of how plant remedies worked on affected human cells; and iii. to create a series of 'wiring' diagrams similar to circuit diagrams based on the interaction of plant and human cells.The Developing Brain Art & Science Exhibition, opened 28 August 2024Lothian Birth Cohorts (LBC) is a research group at the University of Edinburgh that examines how our brains and thinking skills change throughout life. In 2019, glass paperweights were created as gifts to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the Lothian Birth Cohorts (LBC). Most were given away, but those that remained were used in the creation of the artwork, 'Shedding Light on the Brain' (pictured above), which brings to life the unique story of LBC, references the LBC archives and celebrates this important study. Indeed, it takes us on a journey through history when thousands of 11-year-old children took a special test of thinking skills in 1932 and 1947. It features images from the study of the participants – from childhood to older years, historical records, cognitive tests and other data as well as striking images of the changing brain. Explore FUSION: Art Meets Science further FUSION Art Meets Science website FUSION on instagram Coming soon: Image Gallery This article was published on 2025-09-17
