Artwork Description
Pineal Gland Archival Pigment Fine Art Limited Edition Print on Velvet Cotton Fine Art Paper by Artist Nychos, Street Pop Art Graffiti Legend.
2020 Signed & Numbered 18.2x24 Fine art print by NYCHOS Limited Edition of 111 Velvet Fine Art cotton fiber paper Hand-signed & numbered
The pineal gland seems to have eye-like functions. It contains structures similar to the photoreceptors of our eyes. The entrance of light has an impact on the gland’s activity, including the hormonal regulation of our sleep and waking cycle. This involves brain wave changes. During meditative states, the pineal gland is similarly active as during nighttime. It helps the mind to enter a more relaxed state. -Nychos
Pineal Gland by Nychos
Pineal Gland is a limited edition archival pigment print by Austrian street art and anatomical art pioneer Nychos, released in 2020 as a signed and numbered edition of 111. Printed on velvet cotton fine art paper, the work measures 18.2 x 24 inches and exemplifies Nychos’ signature fusion of medical illustration, street art precision, and philosophical inquiry. The composition presents a clean profile view of a female figure, rendered as a detailed anatomical cross-section that exposes the brain, spine, and internal systems with surgical clarity.
The Third Eye and Inner Perception
At the conceptual core of the artwork is the pineal gland, often referred to as the “third eye.” Nychos highlights its central placement within the brain, emphasizing its symbolic and biological role as a regulator of circadian rhythms, consciousness, and altered states of awareness. The exposed neural pathways and skeletal structure transform the human head into a visual map of perception itself. By removing the external surface, Nychos invites the viewer to consider how light, thought, and inner awareness shape human experience beyond what is immediately visible.
Nychos’ Intersection of Science and Spirituality
Pineal Gland reflects Nychos’ ongoing exploration of the boundary between empirical science and metaphysical belief. While rooted in accurate anatomical detail, the work extends into themes of meditation, consciousness, and mental states associated with rest and introspection. The calm upward tilt of the subject’s face suggests transcendence and inner focus rather than clinical detachment. As with much of Nychos’ work, the piece challenges viewers to confront the complexity of the human body while also acknowledging the intangible forces that influence thought, awareness, and identity.
