The work of Julia Buntaine is inspired by and based on Neuroscience, the scientific study of the brain. Born in Massachusetts, Buntaine attained her BA from Hampshire College and continued her studies at Maryland Institute College of Art to earn her Post-Baccalaureate Certificate.  It was during her time at Hampshire College, double majoring in Neuroscience and Sculpture, that she began to combine her two interests in a sculptural manner.  With the aid of the Earl Ubell and Culture, Brain and Development grants (from Hampshire College), Buntaine completed her thesis work, culminating in her first two-person show.

         Since graduating, Buntaine has been in various group shows within Hampshire College and MICA, has additionally installed an outdoor sculpture at Hampshire, along with having the opportunity to be apart of Johns Hopkins University’s permanent collection. The artist is currently living in Philadelphia, PA.