Exposition name:Pharmastar Synapsis Game Location: Galeria del Agua Altzayanca. Tlaxcala Dimensions: Variable dimensions, 31 cm x 31 cm. Plus 25 Chips Date: 2021
Description: Synapsis is the process through which neurons communicate via neuro-transmitters produced by the body. This interactive piece explores how love emerges from brain chemistry. Each color represents a neurotransmitter: yellow (serotonin), orange (adrenaline), white (dopamine), and violet (oxytocin). When balanced, these chemicals create sensations of joy, empathy, desire, and well-being. When imbalanced, they can lead to issues like depression. Diet, habits, and emotions all influence this balance. Players begin with chips outside the board, like in Chinese checkers, symbolizing how external factors—habits, addictions, routines—affect our mental chemistry. This is more than a game; it’s a reflection on how love and well-being are deeply rooted in our biology and everyday choices.
