Art & Medicine Archive – 2024
January 17, 2024
The Beauty of Acceptance: A Fashion Journey Through the Stages of Grief Captured Through Photography
by Melissa Ellyn Watkins
Artist Melissa Watkins shares her work, “Beauty of Acceptance: A Fashion Journey Through the Stages of Grief Captured Through Photography.” The work is a photographical series showcasing the stages of grief that she experienced during her breast cancer journey. The piece marries her love for photography and fashion and highlights the importance of healing and perseverance.
Event Recording
August 28, 2024
Living Proof
by Miranda Fae
Miranda Fae believes that art should be an individual exploration of thoughts and feelings that gently ties in societal and cultural issues. This body of work focuses on the ability to play, explore, and dive deeper while investigating the relationship between Cystic Fibrosis, art and health on a larger scale. The artist’s motivation is to create an intimate yet public conversation around art and illness, aiming to remove the stigma associated with being sick. Images and symbols from the medical field are recreated with a happier appearance using color and flowers, in hopes of generating new feelings associated with the imagery. “Living Proof” reflects the artist’s diverse personal experiences and exploration of materials such as wood, fabric, clay, plastic, plaster, and epoxy.
Event Recording
November 14, 2024
The Menopause Art Project
by Adeola Davies-Ayieloja
The Menopause Art Project addresses the significant disparities in menopausal health that persist within our communities. As women enter the perimenopausal stage, they often lack educational resources and support, leading to reactive rather than proactive approaches to their health. A passionate advocate for raising awareness about menopause, Adeola Davies-Aiyeloja is a multidisciplinary artist dedicated to amplifying conversations around this often-overlooked stage of life. Through her Menopause Art Project, she aims to explore and share the diverse experiences of menopause, encouraging dialogue and supporting those navigating this journey. Her artwork serves as a powerful platform to highlight the urgent need for education, open dialogue, and equitable health resources for women navigating this important life transition.
Event Recording
Event recording to be uploaded soon.