Periodontitis (Gum Disease)
2026, digital art, 8.5" x 11"

This piece was created for the second volume of Medzine - The Body Issue. This McMaster affiliated club is part of the Meducator, an undergraduate Health Sciences journal. This medical illustration project aims to reshape narratives in healthcare and represent marginalized communities within medical illustration. 

Periodontitis, or gum disease, is the inflammation of the gums due to the buildup of plaque and collection of bacteria. Globally, periodontitis disproportionately affects Asian communities, specifically those in Indonesia, Vietnam, India, and the Philippines. This is due to a lack of accessibility to dental care as well as a lack of oral health literacy. 

This piece depicts a man receiving oral care and the progression of periodontitis from gingivitis to mild stage to advanced stage.

Read the full Medzine Issue 2 here: ​issuu.com/themeducator/docs/medzine_issue_2

Brain Matter Loss in Alzheimer's Disease
2025, acrylic on Canvas, 9" x 14"
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This painting was made for the first volume of the McMaster Medical Illustration journal. This journal aims to teach students about the applications of illustrations in science, while also being a creative outlet for arts and science students at McMaster University.

Alzheimer's Disease is characterized by the loss of brain matter triggered by the accumulation of proteins. This accumulation is toxic to the brain as it disrupts cell communication and signalling.  

Read the full McMaster Medical Illustration volume 1 here: https://journals.mcmaster.ca/MMI/issue/view/234/172​

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​Leap of Faith
2025, acrylic on wood, 24" x 24"

This shield was created for the McMaster Shields Initiative. The team works together to create these wooden platforms (called shields) for children in hospitals. Members of the design team prep and design the shields then hand them off to members of the painting team. The project is complete when the shields are delivered to the children and they are able to have something vibrant and playful in the hospital.