Santiago Medina
Colombian, 1964
Santiago Medina (born 1964) is a Colombian-American sculptor renowned for his innovative stainless steel sculptures, which range from monumental outdoor installations to intimate indoor pieces. With a unique blend of expertise in art and medicine, Medina leverages advanced medical imaging technology to design and create his sculptures, resulting in works that reflect both artistic vision and scientific precision.
Medina’s notable commissions include installations for prestigious institutions such as Harvard University School of Public Health, Washington University in St. Louis, Tufts University, and Miami Children's Hospital, among others. His sculptures are featured in galleries and private collections globally and have been showcased at major international exhibitions, including Art Basel Week Red Dot Fair, Palm Beach International Art Fair, and Arte America.
Born and raised in Medellín, Colombia, Medina hails from a lineage of artists and physicians. His great-grandfather, Emiliano Mejia, was a pioneering photographer and painter, while his grandfather, Rafael Mejia Uribe, was a prominent pediatrician and artist. Inspired by their dual careers, Medina pursued a path that merges art and medicine.
After completing his residency in Diagnostic Radiology at the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, he further specialized in Neuroradiology and Pediatric Radiology at Boston Children's Hospital. Committed to enhancing the intersection of health care and art, he earned a Master of Public Health from Harvard School of Public Health, focusing on Health Care Management. His contributions to evidence-based medicine in medical imaging have been widely recognized, including the publication of the first book on Evidence-Based Imaging.
Santiago Medina continues to inspire through his sculptural work, reflecting a deep commitment to both his artistic practice and his medical profession, bridging the worlds of art and science.
Medina’s notable commissions include installations for prestigious institutions such as Harvard University School of Public Health, Washington University in St. Louis, Tufts University, and Miami Children's Hospital, among others. His sculptures are featured in galleries and private collections globally and have been showcased at major international exhibitions, including Art Basel Week Red Dot Fair, Palm Beach International Art Fair, and Arte America.
Born and raised in Medellín, Colombia, Medina hails from a lineage of artists and physicians. His great-grandfather, Emiliano Mejia, was a pioneering photographer and painter, while his grandfather, Rafael Mejia Uribe, was a prominent pediatrician and artist. Inspired by their dual careers, Medina pursued a path that merges art and medicine.
After completing his residency in Diagnostic Radiology at the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, he further specialized in Neuroradiology and Pediatric Radiology at Boston Children's Hospital. Committed to enhancing the intersection of health care and art, he earned a Master of Public Health from Harvard School of Public Health, focusing on Health Care Management. His contributions to evidence-based medicine in medical imaging have been widely recognized, including the publication of the first book on Evidence-Based Imaging.
Santiago Medina continues to inspire through his sculptural work, reflecting a deep commitment to both his artistic practice and his medical profession, bridging the worlds of art and science.
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