Author: artistinerokeitsi
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Why My Breakfast Bowl Looks Like a Squirrel Stash
Forget the boring health lectures. My morning ritual involves a massive bowl of nuts, two very offended squirrels, and the kind of fuel that keeps me sharp until noon. From “identity-thieving” almonds to the selenium power of Brazil nuts, here is the science behind my squirrel stash.
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The Soul in the Machine – Why Art is Our Most Radical Human Glitch
Art remains our most profound way of navigating what it means to be human. In a world of infinite ‘content’ and algorithmic loops, true art exists as a radical friction point—a journey of discovery that defies the logic of mere utility. From the uninhibited fire of childhood to the intentional unlearning of masters like Picasso,…
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Protecting your creative fuel
A reflection on Laura Valojärvi’s doctoral research. This post explores the six states of the “Cycle of Creative Resources”—from Flow to Depression—and the importance of recognizing when we are “overfishing” our inspiration.
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Leonardo’s biological fingerprint
As an artist and former gallery owner, I find the recent discovery of DNA traces in Leonardo da Vinci’s drawings fascinating. It turns out the legendary inventor and polymath left more than just his ideas on the paper. Here are my thoughts on how science is uncovering the physical relic behind the genius.
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The Monk, The Eyelids, and the First Tea Bush
Discover the dark legend of Bodhidharma and how his sacrifice created the first tea plants. A fascinating story from 520 CE about Zen, meditation, and the steady focus provided by tea.
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Why I Traded the “National Drink” for the Big Mug
Why I traded Finnish coffee culture for tea. Discover the story of the Great Tea Heist of 1848 and how Robert Fortune smuggled 13,000 plants out of China to break an empire’s monopoly.