Why So Koi?
Florence Yip (2022)
mixed media
I created this piece as a gift to a dear friend of mine. It serves as a reminder to me to always be grateful for friendship and family. Yin and Yang describes how obviously contrary forces may in actuality have complementary effects on one another. I feel like Yin and Yang provide balance for one another, kind of like how art has helped me balance out my life in the pursuit of medicine. This piece was painted with acrylic and drawn over with pen. I enjoyed creating it as it provided a meditative value, and reminded me to be grateful for my family, friends and the opportunity to go on this medical journey.
Contributing Writer
Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Florence is a fourth-year medical student at Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Parker, Colorado class of 2023. In 2018, she graduated from University of Denver with a Bachelor of Science in biology with minors in chemistry and medical physics. She enjoys practicing Muay Thai, playing board games with friends, painting and taking her dog out for hikes in her free time.
