Patients in medical illustrations are usually white. Meet the Black artists trying to change that.
You've probably seen medical illustrations in textbooks or at the doctor's office, but have you ever seen one featuring a person of color?
Last month, an illustration of a pregnant Black woman went viral on Twitter and many users commented that they'd never seen an image like it. The image, created by future Nigerian medical student and illustrator Chidiebere Ibe, has drawn attention to efforts by artists of color to bring more diversity to the drawings, which can impact patient care.
Medical illustrations predominantly depict white male bodies, Black illustrators say. Less than 5% of...…You've probably seen medical illustrations in textbooks or at the doctor's office, but have you ever seen one featuring a person of color?
Last month, an illustration of a pregnant Black woman went viral on Twitter and many users commented that they'd never seen an image like it. The image, created by future Nigerian medical student and illustrator Chidiebere Ibe, has drawn attention to efforts by artists of color to bring more diversity to the drawings, which can impact patient care.
Medical illustrations predominantly depict white male bodies, Black illustrators say. Less than 5% of...WW…