Annual Staff Art Exhibit entries showcase creativity, personal reflection [Video]

Creative works celebrating inner strength, body equality and life’s little moments are just a few of the diverse entries featured in this year’s annual Staff Art Exhibit for the University of Chicago Medicine health system and the Biological Sciences Division.

The show featured a total of 150 photographs, paintings and mixed media works, providing an opportunity to spotlight the artistic talents of employees, as well as their immediate family members.

“My favorite aspect of this show is the interaction of staff members talking about their work and the numerous stories shared about their enjoyment of creating art and their inspirations,” said Monica Hork, coordinator of UChicago Medicine’s Healing Arts Program, which brings fine arts and music to the medical campus to share with patients, visitors, staff and the community.

Notable this year was the variety in artists’ materials and scope, Hork said. She cited a Vincent van Gogh-inspired scene created with bottle …