Meet The Artists

Meet The Artists

Liz White

I am a fourth year UCLA student majoring in Neuroscience and minoring in Evolutionary Medicine, and I have been an artist for as long as I can remember. I believe in the use of art as a means of healing, for both the artist and the recipient of the artwork. Art allows me to create a physical manifestation of what resides within my heart, and I have made it my goal as a future healthcare provider to open my heart to as many people as I can. Though my words may fail, art is a universal language that lives on forever. Thus was born my interest in making thumbprint art for the 3 Wishes Program.

Apurva Chaturvedi

I am a second-year undergraduate student at UCLA. My major is Psychobiology and I am working towards a minor in Visual and Performing Arts Education. I joined the 3 Wishes Program because I was really moved by their mission and each patient's story touches my art. Through the program, I am able to show how art can create strong bonds and unite people through difficult times. I took art classes throughout middle school and high school. In high school, I taught art classes as a volunteer art teacher for special needs children at Gigi's Playhouse, and I painted a mural for their studio. I also completed a portfolio for AP Studio Art during my senior year.

Shuyi Yu

I've always loved art since I was a little girl. But, many of my passions, art included, have been put aside since I got busy. As a pre-med student, it is easy to lose myself in all of the studying I do and I very quickly became stressed out and unmotivated. Art became the only thing to help me calm down. Being a part of 3 Wishes Program gives me the opportunity to de-stress by creating and giving a keepsake of loved ones to their families. By doing this I get to help myself and others at the same time.

Aliza Ajmal

I am a fourth year psychobiology student at UCLA and an incoming medical student. I have been painting since I was young and art has been a way for me to practice self-reflection and mindfulness. I also believe that art can be a form of healing and connection. Although art is a solitary activity, painting allows me to share a message that I feel is important or beautiful. I am so grateful to be a part of the 3 Wishes Program to use my art to celebrate life. I love that I can be a part of commemorating a loved one in a beautiful way. I hope that each painting will be something to cherish and remember. I will use what I have learned from creating fingerprint paintings to take a compassionate approach to healing as a future physician.

Ashley Tang

I am a fourth year UCLA undergraduate Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology major with a minor in Art History. I have been doing arts and crafts forever. I have always loved the healing and soothing effects that art, both creating and experiencing it, has had on me. I joined the 3 Wishes Program because I think in a time where everyone is struggling, art is necessary to bring back some joy and healing and I would love to be able to help patients experience that.

Emma McVay

Art is a process that defocuses my worries and declutters my mind, but more often I create because the results can make others smile. This was my motivation for joining the 3 Wishes Program, as is it for my other artistic pursuits. When I’m not painting, you can find me in the kitchen baking something sweet for my family or at my desk drawing chemical structures for a bioengineering course. I’m not too sure what my future holds, but I’m certain art and dedication to bringing people happiness will be part of it.

Jade Tai

I am a second-year UCLA student majoring in Psychology. Art has always been a huge part of my life growing up, and as a pre-med student I’ve found comfort in expressing my feelings through different forms of art. I find that art holds a big impact in healing, so I’m extremely honored and grateful to be a part of the 3 Wishes Program. I hope to bring love and happiness to families by creating beautiful fingerprint paintings in memory of their loved ones

Crystal Trinh

As a second-year UCLA international development studies student with a minor in global health, I am interested in different approaches to healing. More specifically, art as healing therapy (for both the artist and audience). From painting and cooking to dancing and music, the arts have been at the center of my life for as long as I can remember. Painting has been particularly special to me. Each brushstroke, splash, swipe, and dot allows me to freely express my thoughts and emotions. At the same time, I love seeing how others react to my creative projects. I am filled with gratitude to be contributing to the 3 Wishes Program and showing the true power of art.

Emily Jiang

Art has always been a major part of my life. Even now, as a biology major at UCLA, creating art remains a way for me to soothe myself and find peace and a sense of achievement through creation. When I learned about how the 3 Wishes Program uses art as a means of healing others, I immediately felt a connection and a need to join such a meaningful organization that allows me to bring happiness to others while doing something that I love. I am also keen in exploring different art forms from acrylic to sketching, even digital art. In difficult times, no matter how little, I hope my art can bring joy and solace to the patients and their family

Lisa Sim

I am a second year UCLA student majoring in Biology. Art has always been a major part of my life. One of my earliest memories from my childhood is sitting in front of the TV and trying to copy down characters from Adventure Time and Regular Show. Since I’ve grown up, art persists to be my favorite hobby and way for me to practice self-healing and creativity. Through the 3 Wishes Program, I am able to combine my love for art and medicine and create meaningful connections with different people.

Lakshmi Mohan

I am a second year undergraduate student at UCLA majoring in Bioengineering. I have been interested in both art and medicine since I was a child, and the Three Wishes Program allows me to combine these interests in a way that truly impacts patients and their families. The healing power of art has helped me through difficult times in my own life, and I believe having the opportunity to share this power with others through fingerprint paintings is extremely beautiful.

Serena Ip

I am a first year undergraduate majoring in molecular cell developmental biology, and I’ve always been interested in studying the intersections between art and medicine. Practicing different art forms as a way of meditating, healing, and bringing joy into the lives of my loved ones, I strive to guide others to experience the way art can connect people to themselves and their loved ones as well. I am very honored to have the opportunity to create paintings for the 3 Wishes Program and capture the beautiful lives and stories of each patient. I hope that through the fingerprint paintings, I can utilize my artistry to bring happiness and comfort to the lives of both the patient and their family.

Leona Khodabakhshi

I am a second-year UCLA student majoring in Biochemistry with an enduring love for art. As a child, painting and drawing were my emotional outlets, and now, as I pursue my career in science, art remains a constant source of solace and inspiration. Painting has always been my primary form of expression, but I also love sketching, pottery, and music. I'm honored to work with the Three Wishes Program, using the healing power of art to support patients and their families. It's a meaningful way for me to contribute, bringing comfort and inspiration through the transformative impact of art.