Eliza Squibb Artist Talk
Please join us for an ephemeral exhibit and artist talk by Eliza Squibb and IHRI Board Member Jiayue Zhang about art for breast cancer awareness. Eliza's ongoing art project, “Tree of Life for Breast/Chest Health”, in partnership with Higher Ground International, will be on display. Eliza’s artwork explores global textile motifs and their potential for health communication that can break down language and literacy barriers to create more equitable healthcare access. In conversation, Jiayue and Eliza will share experiences and perspectives.
Please note that while the talk and artwork focus on positive themes of visual design and empowerment, the theme of breast cancer and global inequities is at the core of this story. The theme will be discussed with intention and care.
About the Artist:
Eliza Squibb creates textile patterns to bridge the worlds of art and science: collaborating with healthcare providers, artists, and artisans to communicate health information for populations with low literacy or language barriers that prevent equitable healthcare access. Eliza’s collaborations have been grant-funded, including two Grand Challenge Exploration grants from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and her designs have been used in health campaigns to promote reproductive and infant health. Eliza is part-time faculty at the Rhode Island School of Design and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. When not in the studio or in the classroom, Eliza can be found canoeing on Rhode Island’s many rivers and marshes.
About Jiayue:
Jiayue Zhang is a PhD Candidate in Economics at Brown University and a board member of the International House of Rhode Island. Jiayue’s research centers around development and environmental economics, where she conducts field experiments and primary data collection in sub-Saharan Africa to understand individuals' decision making under information interventions. As a breast cancer survivor herself, Jiayue is also dedicated to raising breast cancer awareness and demystifying cancer treatment process.
