Artist Statement: So many of the patients that we see during the course of our training have a unique and profound effect on who we become as doctors. They teach us lessons that we could never have learned in a classroom. But there is never enough time during this process to reflect on these experiences. [...]
Artist Statement: This is the story of how I grew up to become an orthopedic surgeon. This is also the story of things I wish every doctor would keep in mind, including myself, as well as the lessons I’ve learned along the way. — Laura Krivicich, University of Illinois College of Medicine Chicago, Class [...]
Artist Statement: My piece is a photographic exploration as quarantine forced me to realize the importance of nature and the outdoors in my wellness and resiliency. In the form of a slide deck, I initially start with my time in quarantine, move to my trip to the upper peninsula in Michigan (our first escape [...]
Artist Statement: During the months of isolation during the 2020 pandemic, I was surprised by a shift in my body language. This language shifted from one of love and openness to a language closed off and rigid. This piece explores the resilience in our bodies and the space our bodies used to freely inhabit. [...]
Artist Statement: I enjoy working with textile arts because they have another dimension. They are tactile. They are rooted in something with utility. But whether weaving a tapestry or embordering a gown or crocheting endless loops of lace doilies, there is something that feels luxurious about using such materials to create something so painstaking [...]
