Many patients ask about my nonmedical interests, and often I'll share
something that has nothing to do with medicine.
And yes, besides my profession as a doctor and writing blog posts, I do
have a life outside of medicine.
All of the artwork in this blog are my creations. I believe the way I've fashioned these caters both to nonmedical laypeople as well as medical professionals, especially those still in training. Likewise, the photos are all mine, many taken during actual surgery. Art in this respect has a definitive purpose, but art is best when done for its own sake.
Art in its many forms--at least to my simple mind--is the creation of something from nothing.
Its liberating nature allows free expression, opening the mind to the sublime
beauty around us and within each and everyone of us, no matter what our
environment or conditions may be. By activating the oft-neglected right side
of the brain--responsible for our intuitive and imaginative nature, art complements
the logical and analytical left brain.
And yet both sides are essential for a a well-rounded person, allowing
for a fuller appreciation of the world around us and, for doctors, the patient
in front of us. Art is unique to
humanity; it exemplifies the most noble aspects of our species and demonstrates
the boundless potential for imagination and achievement, despite our flawed nature
as human beings. It allows doctors to appreciate the nuances of an
individual that goes beyond the mere physical being sitting before us, reinforcing
that every person is a vital part of a universal common good. This in turn makes for better patient care.
That being said, below are several pieces I’ve created in the hallowed
sanctuary of my garage. I admit some of
the creations make little sense, appear absurd or even downright crazy. But that’s the whole point. Art's nonsensical nature frees one’s
imagination and expands the fullness of life in all its glory.
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| Oil on canvas 36 x 24 inches Randall S. Fong |
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