Mar Yebra

Mar Yebra is a neuroscientist and visual artist whose work explores the emotional worlds hidden beneath the surface of daily life. Born in Almería, Spain, and now based in Los Angeles, she bridges scientific insight with artistic expression, creating large-scale figurative and abstract canvases that reflect on empathy, resilience, and human complexity.

Her practice draws from her background in neuroscience, where she studied how the brain encodes decision-making and emotion. These ideas manifest visually through layered textures, bold contrasts, and symbolic motifs that mirror the imperfections and inner conflicts that shape identity.

Recent series include Femininity & Identity, which portrays women’s strength, vulnerability, and heritage, and Glitches, a project that reclaims flaws and digital artifacts as symbols of beauty in imperfection.

Yebra’s work has been exhibited in Los Angeles and Spain, and featured in art and design collaborations during West Hollywood Design Week. Her paintings invite viewers to slow down, reflect, and embrace empathy as a radical act of care.

Education
• PhD in Biomedical Engineering
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain
Thesis: Mechanisms Underlying Memory Enhancement in Humans (Cum Laude)
• MSc in Telemedicine & Bioengineering
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain
BSc/MSc in Telecommunications Engineering
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain
Specialization: Software Engineering & Signal Processing

Artistic Education
• Fine Art at Antonio Cantereas Art School, Spain
• Fine Art at Lola del Fresno Art School, Los Angeles.
Ongoing mentorship and training

• Crackerjack. May 4th-June 8th 2024. Los Angeles Art Asociation.
• In Each Other’s Shoes, The Huntley, Los Angeles, November 23, 2024
• BoConcept for Art Design Week West Hollywood 2025, curated by Cesar Giraldo Design, March
6–19, 2025
• Cosentino Showroom, West Hollywood, Art & Design Event, March 20, 2025
• LAAA. West Hollywood, California. May 2024.
• Scientific Cover Artist. Cell Reports. March 2020.