Linda Alterwitz is a visual artist from Las Vegas, Nevada whose work explores the boundaries between science, technology, and art. Her ongoing project "While I Am Still" consists of three photographic suites that rework medical images of the human body. Alterwitz sources the images from friends and family who undergo medical scans. She then photographs the images using different cameras to reveal new details and aesthetics. The project examines the fragility of the human body and finds beauty in medical facts and technology. It also aims to inspire questions about the relationship between art and science.

1. Linda Alterwitz

2. Biography
 Linda Alterwitz is a visual artist
whose work embraces
science, technology and art,
explores these boundaries
and reinforces their
interconnections.
 She has exhibited her work in
the United States, Japan,
Spain, Israel and Poland.
 Alterwitz currently lives and
works in Las Vegas, Nevada.

3. Artist Statement on Practice
Project: While I Am Still (2009 - ongoing)
 My project While I Am Still consists is a suite in
three parts: In-Sight (Part 1), In-Sight (Part 2),
and In-Sight (Part 3).
Within this work, I choose elements that
originate as medical imagery, given to me by
friends and family members and as private
donations to use for this project. The images
were selected for both their visual and scientific
value (including P.E.T. scans, M.R.I.’s,
radiographs, and sonograms) which I then
revisit with alternate imaging cameras.
Combined with my personal experience and
technical explorations, the resulting works
reveal information attained from our bodies
that is not visible without the aid of cutting
edge technology. Experiencing medical testing
on my own body always led my mind to a
dream state: while my physical body was
engaged and still, my mind traveled. It is from
this place the project While I Am Still originates.

4. Artist Statement on Practice
Project: While I Am Still (2009 - ongoing)
Click the link below to view the, so far, three parts
of the series While I Am Still.
 http://www.lindaalterwitz.com/while_still.html

5. Artist Statement on Practice
Project: While I Am Still (2009 - ongoing)
 Through photography I embrace
science and technology to expose
the fragility of our bodies. Although
our bodies are impermanent, I remain
in awe of human persistence. At the
most challenging times in life, we can
find the ability to reach beyond our
struggles and fears.
 While I Am Still sheds light on the
beauty and fear that complicate
human lives and the search for solid
ground. Inspired by an MRI of my own
brain, I began to see beauty in
medical images; the cold and sterile
facts of the film became transformed
to aesthetic tonalities of light and
color. This experience launched my
interest in working with medical
imagery, which evolved into a
universal examination of the
boundaries that exist between art
and science.

6. Artist Statement on Practice
Project: While I Am Still (2009 - ongoing)
 Comparing what is seen through our
unaided eyes versus what is revealed
using instruments of high technology
never fails to fascinate me and
provide new ideas for future imagery.
 The figure is the main subject in my
photographs because of its
connections to our human psyche,
which is the primary focus of my work.
The natural world is another subject
that I often use in my work.
 My relationship to nature represents to
me not only a place of peace and
sanctuary, but also it serves to
counterbalance my obsession with
scientific objectivism. As an artist, I find
insight by reaching inside my mind
and my imagination. I also look to the
creative and technical work of others
in diverse fields for inspiration.

7. Artist Statement on Practice
Project: While I Am Still (2009 - ongoing)
 For me, the process
of making
photographs is often
both frightening and
calming. I don’t
intend for the
imagery to provide
clarity; rather, it is my
hope that my
photographs will
inspire questions.
 Combining my
personal experience
and technical
explorations, the
resulting works reveal
information attained
from our bodies that
is not visible without
the aid of cutting
edge technology.

8. Artist Statement on Practice
Project: While I Am Still (2009 - ongoing)
 This project is collaborative. As this project is ongoing, I am seeking
donations of medical images to repurpose in my artwork. Although
medical testing often originates from accident or illness, I feel that
the work from the project While I Am Still can aid the process of
healing, whether by understanding what lies beneath the surface of
our bodies, or having the strength to confront one's fears

9. Exercise
 Write a review of the While I Am Still series (500
words min). Be honest, and ensure you justify your
opinion.
 Now read this review…
 http://lasvegasweekly.com/ae/fine-
art/2015/mar/11/while-i-am-still-photo-art-review-
sahara-west-libr/
 Conceptual Framework Question
 Discuss how would reading this review could
influence the audience response to the series.
 Does this alter your own opinion as expressed in your
personal review?

10. Want to know more about
Alterwitz?
 http://knpr.org/desert-companion/courage-look-
my-brain
 http://www.lindaalterwitz.com/