A Community for Those with Skin Conditions

When someone has a visible skin difference, the world often sees only what’s on the surface. This exhibit invites visitors to look deeper—to discover the beauty, strength, and individuality in every person. Through portraits and original artwork, Made A Masterpiece encourages us to rethink assumptions, reduce stigma, and celebrate the unique stories written in our skin.

On view until April 2026

A Masterpiece
An original work of art.
Beautiful, perfect, yet authentic.
Made with care, precision, love, and a little bit of grit.
Measured, not mistaken.
Exactly and perfectly right.
Not without flaws, and yet…flawless.

By Lindsay O’Sullivan
At Made A Masterpiece, our mission is to empower those impacted by skin conditions to face the world with confidence. Our vision is a world where we are all seen as the masterpieces we were created to be. If you or someone you know has a skin condition, we invite you to be part of our community for those with skin conditions.

Children Featured in Photographs

  • Angela living with congenital melanocytic nevus
  • Carson living with vitiligo
  • Cassidy living with eczema
  • Erica living with Eczema
  • Leah living with eczema
  • Maverick living with ectodermal dysplasia
  • Rocco living with a port wine birthmark
  • Sophie living with a congenital melanocytic nevus
  • Turner living with psoriasis

Mathieu JN Baptiste

Faye Barber

Jaymes Earl

Stephanie Gonzalez

Rick Guidotti

Andonnia Maiben

Taft McWhorter

Edgar Medina

Monica Melgar

Rebekah Molander

Gary T. Murphy

Jean Pickford

Suzy Raymor

Johnny Van Slyke

Lindsay O’Sullivan

Melissa Rose Tylinski

Joel Vargas

Made A Masterpiece empowers children living with skin conditions to embrace confidence, belonging, and pride in who they are. Many young people facing visible differences experience isolation, anxiety, or bullying—and often feel pressured to hide behind an “invisible armor.” We work to change that narrative by helping children love the skin they’re in and by educating communities to see each person as a one-of-a-kind work of art.

To learn more about this project, please visit: madeamasterpiece.org/exhibition

This mini-exhibit is just the beginning of a larger national exhibition launching at The Health Museum in 2026 before traveling to museums, hospitals, schools, and galleries across the country. The full experience will include immersive media, personal storytelling, music, and interactive learning that explores both the science and humanity of skin. Together with artists, families, and healthcare partners, the project aims to reduce stigma, spark compassion, and make the world a more welcoming place for the 84 million Americans living with skin disease.

To help us bring this vision to life, please visit: givebutter.com/MasterpieceExhibition

Rose Tylinski

Healing Arts Program Managerrtylinski@thehealthmuseum.org713.337.8461

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