Belmont University Research Symposium (BURS)

Publication Date

Summer 5-30-2024

College

Watkins College of Art

Department

Honors Program

BURS Faculty Advisor

Christine Rogers

Presentation Type

Oral Presentation

Abstract

MissGuided is a project that discusses miseducation, shame, and stigma within women's healthcare settings, and the transformative potential of storytelling and artmaking in these contexts. Women encounter systemic miseducation, leading to shame and stigma surrounding their health experiences. However, through the power of community-driven narratives and creative expression, these barriers can be dismantled. Facilitating communal dinner parties as a form of conceptual art making, we aim to explore the diverse experiences in healthcare through conversation. The accumulation of the research, dinner parties, and wellcores will be delivered through a collective cookbook which includes recipes, testimonials, and art. By sharing personal stories and engaging in art-making processes, women reclaim agency over their healthcare journeys, fostering empowerment and bringing awareness to difficult topics. MissGuided explores the role of storytelling and artmaking as catalysts for reshaping healthcare paradigms, offering hope in the face of adversity and fostering a culture of understanding, empathy, and inclusivity.

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