Theory of Mind

Illustration created for the cover of an edition of the Emory magazine, Central Sulcus.

Theory of Mind depicts the brains of various species – mouse, rat, cat,
bottlenose dolphin, marmoset, chimpanzee and human – with their brain
stems connected to the branches of an ancient yew tree. The coloured
regions highlight the visual, auditory and somatosensory areas within
each brain, revealing both similarities and differences across species.
This scientifically grounded artwork invites viewers to develop empathy
and a deeper understanding of non-human animals, recognising that
they possess distinct brain structures, leading to different cognitive
experiences. This recognition is set to become increasingly vital as life on
Earth faces the challenge of sharing diminishing resources.