Doug and Mike Starn

In The Structure of Thought, the Starns explore deep philosophical concepts, reflecting their lifelong interest in the interconnectedness of life. The series draws parallels between the structure of trees and the human body, particularly the brain. The silhouetted photographs of tree branches evoke the neuronal pathways in the brain, carrying sensory input, memories, emotions, imagination, and ideas—offering a visual metaphor for the complex, layered nature of human cognition