Andrea Geipel
MAKING THE INVISIBLE VISIBLE
An artistic dialogue space about migraine
How can we make visible experiences for which words are often lacking?
"Making the Invisible Visible" is a participatory art project in cooperation with the Kiel Pain Clinic. Patients and professionals jointly develop artistic forms of expression for the difficult-to-describe experiences of migraine. The central question is how art can open up new spaces for communication, understanding, and social visibility.
BACKGROUND
Migraine affects approximately 15% of the population and is one of the most common neurological disorders. Nevertheless, many aspects of the condition are insufficiently addressed in everyday life and in medical discussions.
Migraine is more than just pain. It encompasses perceptual changes, exhaustion, sensory overload, and social challenges. This project explores how artistic methods can help make these experiences visible and discussable.
AT ONE GLANCE
Autumn 2026 - January 2027
Patients & Professionals
Exhibition at the Kiel Pain Clinic
8 workshops
Drawing, collage, mixed media, photography
Documentation & Evaluation
RESEARCH QUESTIONS
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What aspects of migraine become visible through art?
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How does art change communication about migraine?
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Can art contribute to destigmatizing migraine?
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What role can creative dialogue spaces play in healthcare?
PARTNERS & SPONSORS
