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TCMS Members Demonstrate

the Symbiosis Between

Art and Science

Leanne DuPay

“ here is an art to science, and science in art; the
two are not enemies, but different aspects of the
Twhole,” said legendary science fiction writer Isaac
Asimov. Case in point, Asimov was a scientist—a
professor of biochemistry at the Boston University
School of Medicine before he dedicated himself to
creative writing. as saying, “To develop a complete mind: Study the
“Art and science are often thought to fall on opposite science of art; Study the art of science. Learn how to
sides of the left-right brain divide, but history has proven see. Realize that everything connects to everything else.”
time and again that many of the brightest minds are Many TCMS physician members enjoy artistic
polymaths,” states Katie White in her April 2020 article hobbies and demonstrate their ability to see the world
on Artnet.com. not just through science but art. These physicians
Her first example is of course Leonardo da Vinci— translate their vision through color, textile, wood,
the greatest of all the artist-scientists. Da Vinci is quoted and more.

Neelam Misra, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

“I have been creating artwork since I was a child,” says Dr. Neelam
Misra. “I am really enjoying watercolors and fiber art right now.
Creative expression sustains my work as a physician.” Misra is fond of
letting the paint “paint itself,” letting the colors come to life with water
and minimal intervention. “There is a double surprise—the first is to
see what new colors will emerge as the paint migrates across the paper.
The second is the portals created when the paint has dried—far
off places with otherworldly skies and accidental stalagmites are
transporting.” Dr. Misra also believes that accessing the creative
sections of her mind changes her approach to patients, increasing
empathy and openness.

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