Visual Science
Welcome to VU:Sci Visual Science.
A platform where Science Meets Art.
Here, we publish a variety of visuals inspired by science.
Do you have visuals you’d like to share?
We welcome various submissions, including digital and paper illustrations, infographics, poems, gifs, comics, and other possible media forms. Don’t hold back— let your creativity shine and share your work with our vibrant student community. Click here to find our Visual brief and submit your creative pieces!
Do you want to take your internship visuals to the next level with us?
Every May, we organize the Vu:Sci Microscopy Contest 🔬, offering students a unique platform to showcase the visuals from their research internships. Expert judges and the Visual Science Committee will choose the best image. You’ll be rewarded with a printed copy of your image as the winner.
So, without further ado, explore our inspiring collection of beautiful VU:Sci Visuals bellow.
Anatomy of the Human Heart
By: Doris Wopereis
This painting depicts a cross-section of an adult human heart. It shows a thick layer of internal muscle tissue and a thinner layer of yellow fatty tissue around the heart. The major blood vessels are visible at the top and around the back. It highlights the four different heart valves: the pulmonary and aortic valves at the top of the ventricles, and the tricuspid and mitral valves between the atria and ventricles. The illustration was made using layers of gouache paint, chosen because of its vibrant colors and its suitability to portray delicate details, such as the tiny veins on the larger blood vessels, or the white highlights that make the heart look shiny and lifelike.