SIGMA The Art of Medicine Exhibit 2026
The LSU Health Sciences Center School of Medicine community gathered for a vibrant
celebration of creativity at The Art of Medicine: Visual Art Exhibition, held in the
Lion’s Eye Building in the evening on Monday, March 23.
The event brought together students, faculty, staff, family members, and friends for an inspiring evening that highlighted the artistic talents within the LSUHSC community.
The exhibition featured 23 artists and 52 pieces of artwork, spanning a wide range
of mediums including paintings, ceramics, mixed media, ink and charcoal drawings,
textiles, and poetry. The diversity of artistic expression reflected the many ways
members of the medical community engage with creativity, storytelling, and reflection
outside of their clinical and academic work.
The event was organized by second-year medical student Christi Kruger, who also contributed
several of her own pieces to the exhibition.
“This event is about celebrating the incredible creativity that exists within our medical community,” Kruger said. “Medicine and art both require observation, interpretation, and humanity. It is wonderful to see how many people express those qualities through creative work.”
The evening was accompanied by live music from the SIGMA Band, who performed a lively
mix of pop, soul, and feel-good music. The band included Camilo Fernandez (L1) on
bass and drums, Ryan Smith (L3) on guitar, Joseph Starns (L4) on bass, Samuel Rosenau
(L1) on guitar, Carter Rigby (L2) on piano, and vocalists Cara Ramos (L4), Myra Berthiaumi
(L1), and Grace Tomeny (L4).
The turnout exceeded expectations, with well over 100 attendees filling the space
throughout the evening.
“The turnout was incredible,” Kruger shared. “The energy in the room was vibrant, and it was so meaningful to see people from across the LSUHSC community come together in support of one another.”
The exhibition also marked an important milestone for the tradition of the SIGMA Art
Show. Originally held before the pandemic, the event returned last year for the first
time in several years, and this year’s success signals strong enthusiasm for continuing
the tradition as an annual celebration of the creativity and talent within the LSUHSC
School of Medicine community.
