Data Analysis of Combined EEG/EyeTracking Timeseries: Orientation-effects
for Furkan Lokman
Furkan Lokman’s thesis delves into brain responses to eye movements, focusing on how orientation — left, right, or diagonal — affects neural activity. The corresponding Thesis Art piece transforms brain response data into the shape of an eye, connecting the research topic to its visual representation.
The Creation Process
By plotting brain responses to various orientations around a circle, Benedikt visualized the data in a way that forms the shape of an eye. This approach not only highlights the connection between eye movements and neural activity but also brings the data to life in an intuitive and captivating manner.
Artistic Concept
The artwork serves as a bridge between science and art, making the orientation effects visually engaging. The “eye” symbolizes the core of the study, while the patterns within reflect the detailed brain responses to different movements. This visual concept simplifies complex data and invites viewers to explore the subtleties of orientation effects.
“I wanted to connect orientation with eye movement — creating an ‘eye’ using brain responses was the perfect solution. I’m very happy with the outcome.”
Benedikt Ehinger
Personal Reflection
Designing this piece required aligning artistic creativity with scientific accuracy. The decision to merge the shape of an eye with brain response plots was both challenging and rewarding, as it perfectly encapsulates the thesis’s focus. Additionally, this work marked the starting point for developing the ThesisArt.jl software package, paving the way for future visualizations.
This Thesis Art piece inspired the initial draft of the ThesisArt.jl package, showcasing the potential of combining data analysis and creative visualization.
