"We are U-M Pathology" Art Competition
By Anastazia Hartman | July 24We are excited to share the winners of our first annual department art competition, which stemmed from an idea from our Trainee Wellness Committee member, Dr. Meredith Herman. The competition goal was to celebrate community, wellness, and creativity within the department. Members of the department submitted paintings, drawings, sculptures, digital art, or other multi-media pieces that were voted upon by the members of the Wellness Committee, all of which covered the theme of "we are U-M Pathology". Read about our winners, honorable mentions, and submitted artwork.
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First-Place: "Axcolontl": by Dr. Jael Miranda-Guzman
Artist Statement: In our research in the Department of Pathology, we study mechanisms of intestinal mucosal repair. In this image, we draw parallels between repair in the intestine and regeneration of the neotenic salamander indigenous to Mexico, known as the axolotl, with both exhibiting impressive regenerative abilities. The axolotl illustration was crafted using hematoxylin and eosin-stained images of healing colonic mucosa. The background also includes images of stem cell-derived colonic epithelial cells cultured as 3-dimensional spheres to analyze mechanisms of intestinal epithelial regeneration.
Second-Place: "Cell Cartography" by Sydney Musser and Charukesi Sivakumar
Artists Statement: Cell Cartography is a map of Ann Arbor through the lenses of Sydney and Charu's scientific worlds. We are two graduate students in the Molecular and Cellular Pathology PhD program, studying leukemia and retinal development respectively. To us, U-M Pathology represents a collaborative environment with a large variety of research interests, all focused on a "bench-to-bedside" approach. We drew inspiration from histological tissue staining to represent cellular and molecular processes relevant to pathology research at U-M (clockwise from the top): neuroscience, retinal biology, genetics, epigenetics, immunology, hematopoiesis, cancer, and development. In addition to the research environment at U-M, we also wanted to depict destinations around Ann Arbor that are important to the pathology community. Through means of acrylic, watercolor, and embroidery, we hope you find your home in our histological landscape of Ann Arbor.
Honorable Mention: "Welcome to the Lab" by Lynda Harvey
Artist Statement: Welcome to the Lab showcases the work done in the lab by Medical Laboratory Professionals through this mixed media work, featuring acrylic, Bombay India Ink, glass beads, and various lab supplies.
Content Warning: This artwork discusses sensitive medical content and diagnoses. For individuals who may be upset by these elements, please use caution.
Congratulations to our winners and thank you to all our participants for their submitted work!
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