Priya Odedra is a Medicine (Graduate Entry) student and interdisciplinary artist who uses art to tell stories and collaborate with others. Her portfolio is a testament to her commitment to inclusivity and her ability to merge art with science.
Always enthusiastic about art and science, Priya’s journey to combine these passions began at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London, where she studied for a master’s in art and science. This unique educational background has allowed her to explore the intersection of these fields and create meaningful, impactful work.
Priya's portfolio highlights her expertise in cultural competence. She recognizes that inclusivity goes beyond physical and policy changes; it is about understanding and respecting cultural differences. Priya collaborates closely with communities to ensure that her projects are culturally sensitive and relevant. This approach not only enhances the effectiveness of her designs but also builds trust and collaboration with the communities she serves.
Captions: Painting of two women with a colourful and lively background.
As a Global Arts in Medicine Fellow (2024 cohort), Priya co-designed a project called ‘Creating Care Beyond Borders’ with five other arts and health practitioners living and working around the world. They asked their local communities (colleagues, students, patients, friends, and family) one powerful question: ‘What is care to you?’. Participants were invited to respond using different creative methods and media. Outputs offered a rich tapestry of perspectives, including mood boards and collages, sculptures and immersive experiences collated in a short film.
Priya set up a physical care wall on the Paediatrics ward at St Peter’s Hospital, which patients, their family members, and staff were invited to add to using a range of creative mediums. An online care collage is an ongoing strand of this project, which you are welcome to contribute to here.
Caption: Images of care wall on Paediatrics ward at St Peter’s Hospital
Caption: Images of Care Discs