Ruptūra
Ruptūra
Céline Marie Vidal perceives ALS as a reflection of the current state of humanity living in a disembodied culture, disconnected from the nervous system of nature that connects all of creation.
Céline Marie perceives ALS/MND as an unfortunate reflection of the current state of humanity living in a disembodied culture, disconnected from the nervous system of nature that connects all of creation. It manifests when intoxicated neurons stop transmitting messages from the mind to the body, leaving them disconnected. As the muscles give up, the despair of the isolated mind in a broken body follows a slow, incurable rupture towards death. Rupture is an early French word meaning ‘a breach of the peace’ originating from the Latin, ruptūra.
This work evokes the separation between the muscles and the neurons, which are painted in original blood, and will progressively disappear from the canvas within 5 years.
Artist – Céline Marie Vidal
Céline Marie is a volcanologist, artist, yogini and menstruality mentor.
Her artwork is an attempt to touch the unspeakable, experienced during tantric meditative explorations.
She paints with natural sponges and brushes, hands and body using various mediums, from acrylic paint to menstrual blood.
Scientist – Paul Wicks
VP of Neuroscience, Sano Genetics
The inspiration for this work is a hopeful project by Sano Genetics called ‘Light the Way’ which aims to provide those at risk of genetic forms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive and fatal neurodegenerative disease, with digital tools that provide genetic education, counseling, testing, peer support, and avenues to participate in research studies.