NYC artists to bring art to life at Walk the Talk New York event

Four New York City artists are practicing their craft to build a healthier world. Their work, have been developed and displayed in Central Park on 22 September during the Walk the Talk: The Health for All Challenge, and have served to promote the importance of universal health coverage (UHC). It was an opportunity for the public to interact directly with the artists and to share their inspiration of the day and testimony.

Organized by the UHC 2030 Art for Health/UHC Movement, Adina Yoon, Brianna McCord, Kristin “Anjl NYC” Doeblin and Shanice Figeroux Pink have co-created artwork at the event, The exhibition portrays “Six Key Asks” calling on political leaders to take action, with communities, to make UHC a reality.

“I believe that healthcare is a basic and fundamental human right in the 21st century,” said Adina Yoon, whose art focuses on shedding light on contemporary social issues. “We need healthy and health-covered citizens to make our world a better place for the present and for our future.”
Kristin said art offers the world a medium to communicate the importance of people having access to health care.

“The Health for All Challenge is a movement that improves our community in ways we probably haven’t even thought of yet,” said Kristin. “By using art we can engage people to create the future health support that we need and deserve.”
Shanice, who has had two kidney transplants, has first-hand experience of the benefits of having access to needed health services.

“Being on dialysis for the last 11 years, I've come to realize how important physical and mental well-being is for people during any medical treatment,” Shanice said. “Comfort improves coping.”
Brianna, who has been affected by food allergies, has placed health at the centre of her art work. “Every human should have access to health care like everyone should have access to pure air and water,” she said. 

Feedback of the artists after the co-creation of big canvas painting

"I felt like through this experience it was a great opportunity to work with artists that deal with different styles and mediums and that challenge was such a great growth opportunity for me. Not only does creating art collaboratively open different perspectives and important dialogues, I also feel that art activism helps engage the public in a meaningful, visual way. This visual connection is so important because our society relies increasingly on visual technology and visual connection to communicate and relate. I feel that while creating this art centered on environmental protection and health consciousness, it was fun and rewarding to engage and talk with the public about the art and our mission. I feel that this public art demonstration inspired individuals to connect with their community more and encourage them to keep working for the betterment of themselves, their community, and society in general". Adina said