Protean art in the multiple disciplinary interaction between artists and scientists

Abstract

The interaction and collaboration between artists and scientists contribute to innovative approaches to face scientific and social challenges. Protean art reflects like in biological systems the ability to c , hange its nature, appearance, and behavior. Art is also protean in its role and significance for scientists. In this commentary, I reflect my experience on theimplication of protean art manifestations in the interactions between art and science. This perso Keywords: nal perspective uses visual art and musical algorithms to illustrate how these interactions impact on inspiration, collaboration, investigation, instrumentation, communication, and illustration. The application of protean art algorithms in science would co ntribute to multiple disciplinary research to advance in resolving complex problems with scientific and social impact.