The Power of Art in Medicine: Sano at the Inner Journey Event in Kraków

Art, Medicine, and Technology: An Interdisciplinary Perspective

Kraków hosted an interdisciplinary event organized by the Jagiellonian University in cooperation with Middlesex University London. One of the key elements of the program was the panel “Art That Heals,” focused on the therapeutic applications of artistic practices.

Exploring Art’s Role in Therapy

The event included lectures, workshops, performances and exhibitions delivered by artists working in therapeutic contexts, such as Gabriela Bartosik, Olaf Brzeski, Irena Telesz-Burczyk, Rafael Torres Montesinos, and Viola Tycz.

Film Screening: “Agata’s Faces”

The program also included a screening of the documentary “Agata’s Faces,” directed by Małgorzata Kozera. The film presents the story of Agata di Masternak, a painter diagnosed at the age of sixteen with a severe arteriovenous malformation affecting the left side of her face. Painting became a means for her to express herself and support her healing process. The documentary highlights how art and medical intervention together contributed to rebuilding her sense of identity.

“Agata’s Faces” addresses the broader theme of using creativity to transform trauma. The film portrays art as a tool not only for self-expression but also for emotional and psychological recovery.

“Inner Journey”: Art as a Research Methodology

The event, titled “Inner Journey. The Use of Art as a Possible Research Methodology,” was organized by UBU Lab at the Jagiellonian University’s Faculty of Management and Social Communication in collaboration with Middlesex University. It brought together artists, researchers, and students to examine how artistic practices can contribute to therapeutic and cognitive research processes.

Contribution of Computational Medicine

Dr. Jan K. Argasiński’s lecture introduced the perspective of Computational Medicine to the discussion on art and healing. His presentation outlined how advanced technologies can support therapeutic and diagnostic activities through creative methods. His participation highlighted the role of interdisciplinary collaboration in developing new approaches to healthcare.