molecules of life
dopamine
dopamine #1 (enigmatic maind), 2015
field view size: 0.059 x 0.088 in
print: 46.1 x 69.1 in / 23 x 34,6 in
neurotransmitter
hormone
vasodilator
brain
cognition
emotion
learning
locomotion
sodium
insulin
lymphocytes
heart rate
fibromyalgia
Parkinson's disease
schizophrenia
amphetamine addiction
cocaine addiction
endocrinology
neuroscience
pharmacology
dopamine #2 (The Thinker), 2015
field view size: 0.029 x 0.044 in
print: 46.1 x 69.1 in / 23 x 34,6 in
thinker
neurotransmitter
hormone
vasodilator
brain
cognition
emotion
learning
locomotion
sodium
insulin
lymphocytes
heart rate
fibromyalgia
Parkinson's disease
schizophrenia
amphetamine addiction
cocaine addiction
endocrinology
neuroscience
pharmacology
dopamine #3 (thoughts), 2015
field view size: 0.029 x 0.044 in
print: 46.1 x 69.1 in / 23 x 34,6 in
neurotransmitter
hormone
vasodilator
brain
cognition
emotion
learning
locomotion
sodium
insulin
lymphocytes
heart rate
fibromyalgia
Parkinson's disease
schizophrenia
amphetamine addiction
cocaine addiction
endocrinology
neuroscience
pharmacology
dopamine #4 (motivation), 2015
field view size: 0.029 x 0.044 in
print: 46.1 x 69.1 in / 23 x 34,6 in
neurotransmitter
hormone
vasodilator
brain
cognition
emotion
learning
locomotion
sodium
insulin
lymphocytes
heart rate
fibromyalgia
Parkinson's disease
schizophrenia
amphetamine addiction
cocaine addiction
endocrinology
neuroscience
pharmacology
dopamine #5 (memories), 2015
field view size: 0.029 x 0.044 in
print: 46.1 x 69.1 in / 23 x 34,6 in
neurotransmitter
hormone
vasodilator
brain
cognition
emotion
learning
locomotion
sodium
insulin
lymphocytes
heart rate
fibromyalgia
Parkinson's disease
schizophrenia
amphetamine addiction
cocaine addiction
endocrinology
neuroscience
pharmacology
dopamine #6 (nebula of emotions), 2015
field view size: 0.017 x 0.012 in
print: 52 x 34.6 in / 25.9 x 17.3 in
nebula
neurotransmitter
hormone
vasodilator
brain
cognition
emotion
learning
locomotion
sodium
insulin
lymphocytes
heart rate
fibromyalgia
Parkinson's disease
schizophrenia
amphetamine addiction
cocaine addiction
endocrinology
neuroscience
pharmacology
dopamine #7 (arousal), 2015
field view size: 0.012 x 0.017 in
print: 34.6 x 52 in / 17.3 x 25.9 in
neurotransmitter
hormone
vasodilator
brain
cognition
emotion
learning
locomotion
sodium
insulin
lymphocytes
heart rate
fibromyalgia
Parkinson's disease
schizophrenia
amphetamine addiction
cocaine addiction
endocrinology
neuroscience
pharmacology
dopamine
I feel admiration and fascination when contemplating this fundamental neurotransmitter of our central nervous system and brain. In addition to this, dopamine acts as a hormone for our endocrine system. Our movement, learning, memory, and emotions hinge on its working correctly, as do many other processes. It is the subject of research in neuroscience, psychiatry, psychology,
philosophy, endocrinology, and several other scientific disciplines. Its presence in our lives is too central for us to ignore it or mismanage it, for any alteration of its levels and biochemical processes may unleash serious diseases.
Like nebulae, where stars are formed and come to life, is how I perceive these enigmatic images of dopamine: the birthplace of our knowledge, memories, motivations, arousals, and emotions.
This is very likely to be the lead actor in the mental processes of aesthetic, emotional, and cognitive experiences: of the author of these photographs as well as of anyone now watching them.
Antonio Romero
neurotransmitter,
hormone,
vasodilator,
brain,
cognition,
emotion,
learning,
locomotion,
sodium,
insulin,
lymphocytes,
heart rate,
fibromyalgia,
Parkinson's disease,
schizophrenia,
amphetamine addiction,
cocaine addiction,
endocrinology,
neuroscience,
pharmacology
The caption of each work are displayed on the pdf (molecules_of_life_a_romero_2017.pdf) of this project. Please email me for further information.