Art & Medicine Conversations
Join Artist-in-Residence, Ted Meyer, as he speaks to different people about how they use art in their own recovery from illness or adversity. Please find all archived interviews below.
“A Portrait of the Patient Experience” TEDMED – 14:25 min
Artist, curator, and patient advocate Ted Meyer finds artistic inspiration in the adversity of the patient experience. In his 2016 TEDMED Talk, Ted shares how communicating patients' stories through art can help healthcare providers to gain a more complete understanding of their patients' pain, loneliness, and frustration.
"Covid Getaway" by Ted Meyer. The Millennium Alliance for Humanity and the Biosphere
“Ted Meyer Interviews Elizabeth Bailey” ARTandMED – 8:17 min
Elizabeth Bailey talk about her daughter, Grace’s artwork. Grace is verbal and has autism. She draws, sculpts, and paints creating beautiful pieces which are a window into her thoughts and feelings.
“Ted Meyer interviews Dominic Quagliozzi” OurHeartSpeaks.org – 11:04 min
Dominic Quagliozzi was born with cystic fibrosis. He speaks from his hospital bed about how he turns his hospital room into a creative space during his frequent hospital stays.
“Daniel Leighton Interview” OurHeartSpeaks.org – 8:43 min
Ted Meyer interviews fellow artist, Daniel Leighton, on a life with meaning and purpose while living with Crohn’s Disease.
“Siobhan Hebron Interview” OurHeartSpeaks.org – 8:23 min
Siobhan Hebron is an artist and brain cancer survivor who illustrates the power of the human spirit to shine through. She wanted to bring illness into a public place by using performing arts, written pieces, and object-art.
“Cat Gwynn Interview” OurHeartSpeaks.org – 8:51 min
Cat Gwynn is a photographer and breast cancer survivor who is empowered by defining life on her own terms through creativity and by embracing mindfulness each and every day.
“ARTandMED interviews Daphne Hill” ARTandMED – 10:36 min
Daphne Hill talks about her fear and fascination of germs and bacteria and how that became the focus of her “Venereal Narratives and Other Catchy Tales” series.
“Carol Es Interview” OurHeartSpeaks.org – 8:45 min
Carol Es is an artist living with Lupus. Neurologic involvement communicates her experiences and deepest feelings through her art while honoring the perspective we all bring to a piece of art.
"Ted Meyer interviews Alison Romanczuk" ArtandMed – 9:12 min
London based photographer Alison Romanczuk discusses her work with burned children in Africa and portraits of people with scars in London.
"Joe Barrett Interview-An Honest and Engaging Dialogue on Disability" – Our Heart Speaks 9:15 min
Professional Photographer, Film Producer and Director with MS living life fully on his own terms. The power of art to support the human spirit and connection
Ted Meyer chats with pathologist and artist Mohammad A. Kamal, M.D.
Ted Meyer chats with pathologist and artist Dr. Mohammad A. Kamal about how he make art form the cell samples that arrive at his lab each day, the art world, and how perfection in nature works for both art and pathology.
"Chris Downey Interview- Learning to see the world anew" – Our Heart Speaks (13:55)
An architect in the prime of his career loses his vision and gains a new ability and appreciation in his work as an architect and the way he experiences the world.
Elizabeth Jameson Interview- Embracing life to its fullest – Our Heart Speaks (9:07)
A truly remarkable spirit. Rather than running away from her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, Elizabeth Jameson used her newly acquired medical condition as an opportunity for transformation. Not only did she change her profession from attorney to artist, but she allowed her new perspective to pervade her artwork and view of the world.
Former Director of the CIA and NSA shares his life altering and affirming story as a stroke survivor in this honest heartfelt interview.
Artist Cathy Allen discusses with artist and patient advocate Ted Meyer how her recent cancer diagnosis has changed her artwork and daily life in the Mojave desert.
When Olivia Lewis was 21 years old and a college senior, she experienced a brain stem stroke that left her completely paralyzed. With an intense program of rehabilitation, perseverance, and love of her family she made a remarkable recovery along with a new awareness and purpose.