"Sensory Bop", is a digital artwork made with software engineering and audio production. The name was inspired by Basquiat, K-Rob, and Rammelzee's "Beat Bop", a hip-hop track from 1983. The making of the video happened to coincide with Hip-Hop's 50th anniversary.

The artwork was created with P5.js, a form of JavaScript, and Ableton Live. I coded the artwork using variables, conditionals, and iterative looping. A ball that represents a sensory neuron travels through new and old neural pathways illustrated by colorful, squiggly
worms. Neural pathways are networks of memories we have from old and new experiences. After the neuron travels through the pathways, it reaches a part of the brain. The neuron signals other neurons causing a reaction. The reaction, depicted as colorful neurons expanding, sends a message to ourselves telling us about what we experienced.

The video was made after meeting with neuroscientists at Columbia University's Zuckerman Institute. I met with a number of labs to learn more about connectivity in the brain and how it relates to synesthesia. It was used for their Education Lab, where youth can learn and do
science activities on weekends.

My goal was to create something vibrant for the public using my passion for sensory wellness and neuroscience. I mention neuroaesthetics at the beginning, the study of how the brain reacts to beauty in art. My message is for people to engage with their senses more, alone and with each other, to create meaningful memories, experiences, and ultimately happiness.