The psychological and social burden of atopic dermatitis exhibited through textile art
In a competition organized in collaboration between AbbVie Turkey and Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, the unseen aspects of atopic dermatitis were presented to art lovers through textile works.
The psychological and social impacts of atopic dermatitis, characterized by redness, dryness, and intense itching on the skin, were made visible through the mediums of textile art.
Intersection of Art and Disease
The works prepared within the scope of the competition organized in collaboration with AbbVie Turkey and Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University met with art lovers.
Exhibited at the Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University Osman Hamdi Exhibition Hall, the works reflected the challenging aspects of the disease.
Students' Works Exhibited
Students of the Department of Textile and Fashion Design examined the experiences of individuals living with atopic dermatitis in detail.
The five finalist works addressed emotional dimensions as well as physical effects through the language of art.
Unseen Burdens Narrated
AbbVie Turkey executives emphasized that the effects of the disease are not limited to physical symptoms alone.
It was stated that art offers a unique narrative space in conveying these experiences to broader audiences.
Bond Between Patients and Students
The President of the Allergic Life Association stated that the students made a sincere effort to understand the experiences of the patients.
Dermatology experts also noted that the students successfully reflected these difficult processes in their works by establishing empathy.
Award-Winning Works
Gülcan Körpınar won first prize in the competition with her work titled "Sprouting from the Cracks".
Concepts such as fragility, itching, wounds, healing, and resilience were interpreted in the works using different techniques of textile art.