Woman
Florence Yip (2022)
mixed media
This piece was created during Inktober 2021 for the prompt “Disgusting.” I believe that beauty can be found in even the most unexpected places, which is why I decided to contrast the beauty of the feminine form with organs spewing out of her body. I also wanted to put tattoos on her body as a way to convey how society traditionally rejected ink on the skin of women. I wanted to combine my creativity in art with my love for anatomy, which inspired me to create her. This piece was created with pen only because I decided to play around with the thickness of lines and cross hatching so as to create contrast in the work.
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.
