Sienna Cenere August 10, 2026 37:30

The Art of Anatomy in Numbers

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What happens when art and anatomy collide? Artist Sienna Cenere answers that question through “numberism,” her one-of-a-kind technique that transforms scientific data and equations into mesmerizing portraits of the natural world. On Body Banter, Sienna shares her remarkable journey from self-taught artist to anatomy student and dissector, revealing how drawing with data has helped her understand complex science while giving others a new way to connect with the human body. From the intricate beauty of the kidney to the mechanics of muscles and movement, her work turns the hidden science within us into art that is both accessible and deeply captivating. Join us for a conversation about curiosity, discovery, and Sienna’s mission to help everyone see—and appreciate—the extraordinary beauty beneath the skin.
Sienna Cenere

Sienna Cenere drawing
Photos by KJ Kim

Sienna Cenere is a self-taught artist with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Her distinctive style, known as Numberism, involves meticulously hand-writing thousands of tiny numbers and equations to create meditative and educational artworks. Each piece is composed of scientific data relevant to the subject’s form and function, bridging the gap between art, science, and public outreach.

Sienna has presented her work in multidisciplinary lectures across the Pacific Northwest and the UK, in collaboration with organizations such as NW Noggin, the Washington State Emergency Nurse Association, and Physiology News Magazine. She has exhibited at local galleries including Ford, Afru, Blind Insect, and Gallery 114 among others, and maintains an art studio in North Portland where she produces original work and fine art reproductions.

She is currently preparing to embark on a two year SciArt collaboration with research scientist Dr. Amanda Grunwald, which will take her from doing field work in the Andean rainforest, to historical analysis and specimen illustration at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago. The project will culminate in a fine art exhibition and lecture series at the Climate Action Museum in Chicago. This exhibit will be presented to scientists, students, and the general public to engage and educate a broad audience about how climate change affects vulnerable species.

Website:  https://siennaartstudios.com/

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