8legs: Figuring the sublime

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Studying medicine, creating art

UVA medical student Brett Goerl opens a film-based photography show, ‘Figuring the Sublime,’ in the UVA Health University Medical Center lobby.
The exhibition runs through March 12, 2026, in the center’s main lobby.
Goerl blends medicine and art, saying photography sharpens presence and can aid patient care.
Faculty describe the exhibit as a message that arts practice can be a powerful complement to health care work.
Goerl drew inspiration from the Hudson River School in his photography.
The artist credits the Darden School of Business for sharpening his communication skills.
The exhibit shows a shift from digital to analog photography, shaping Goerl’s approach to image making.
UVA officials emphasize how art in clinical spaces can enhance well-being for patients and providers.
The exhibition spotlights a multidisciplinary student balancing medicine and business studies.

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