The back and forth between art and science opens up new ways to approach and understand topics of critical importance. As an artist collaborator Kelly engages communities in the process of expressing science and medicine through art. Each Imagination Collaboration® project is a unique encounter. The process is applicable to internal and external programs in a range of settings, including art design services. Kelly has worked with scientific organizations, medical foundations, patient/advocacy communities and most recently a biotech startup. To discuss how imagination collaboration could work in your organization or company please reach out to Kelly with an email introducing the topic, challenge or audience that you seek to creatively engage.
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RECENT PROJECTS
Intarcia Therapeutics
A Boston-based biotech incorporates tangible art metaphors while ‘unlocking’ drug therapy advancements.
Intarcia engaged Kelly to acknowledge the talent, tenacity and patient stories within the pursuit of life changing medicine. Intarcia’s main focus is a matchstick-size subcutaneous drug pump.
REGENERATIVE MEDICINE
Commissioned artworks help to interpret the complex medicine of cellular regrowth.
Regenerative medicine works to restore structure and function of damaged tissues and organs by growing new body parts from patients’ own cells.
Brown University Symposium
Interactive artwork expressed stories with personally inscribed messages of hope.
Brown University invited Kelly to participate in their 2015 symposium on how technology and art transform the experiences of people with Parkinson’s Disease and Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Taste Design 2022-2023 Inaugural Artist in Residence
Shaping Bold Ideas into Impactful Designs.
To mark Taste’s move to Aquidneck Island and our ever-deepening commitment to connect local artists with the clients we serve, we are proud to announce our Artist in Residence program.
Sincere thanks to our friend Kelly for being our first artist in residence and for helping us to shape the program. Her passion to incorporate and plan for art early in the design process will benefit our clients and the artists we work with for generations to come.
WFIRM Residency 2020 Project
An Artist’s Journey into the Heart of Regenerative Medicine.
Where art and medical science unite. In this inspiring residency at the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Kelly Milukas collaborated with scientists and clinicians to creatively explore cutting-edge medical breakthroughs. The project celebrates patient care, innovation, and the power of art to spark curiosity and healing..
Magenta Therapeutics Project (2021)
Translating Science into Art: A Journey of Healing and Innovation.
In 2021, Kelly partnered with Magenta Therapeutics to create artwork that visually captures their patient-focused mission and pioneering regenerative medicine. Through immersive lab tours and milestone collaborations, Kelly transformed scientific insights into a powerful 70-foot patient story mural, embodying the essence of Magenta’s vision.
Simpson Healthcare Corporate Retreat (2021)
Values Do the Work, Life Has the Party.
In 2021, Kelly facilitated a dynamic creative corporate retreat for Simpson Healthcare and its partner agencies, uniting remote teams through art-based collaboration and reflection. This engaging workshop reinforced company values, fostered employee loyalty, and enhanced meaningful connections despite the challenges of remote work.