Imi Ridley MSc BA Hons
Who am i?
Originating from Norfolk, England, Imi Ridley is a Medical Artist and Freelance Illustrator who has a wealth of experience in working for the Healthcare Industry around the UK. This includes clients ranging from the NHS as well as independent companies and univerisites within the medical education sector. Imi has been lucky enough to work alongside a number of UK and overseas leading surgeons and has produced clinical learning resources that are now being used on a national scale.
Imi is a graduate of the Arts University College Bournemouth with a BA Hons Degree in Illustration. She is inspired by bio-communication and has a strong awareness of the relationship between art and science. Further on in her education, Imi has also completed a Masters Degree in Medical Art and Forensic Identification at the University of Dundee where she focused on developing her medical visualisation skills and expertise in anatomy. The university has enabled Imi to have exclusive access to Theil-embalmed cadavers, along with surgical access to Ninewells Hospital were theoretical tuition was provided.
Currently, Imi is living in Exeter where she is focusing her work on clinical simulations and working in virtual reality.
achievements
Awards
Institute of Medical Illustrators (IMI) Awards 2019 - Gold x 4
Creative Conscience Awards 2019 - Shortlisted
Institute of Medical Illustrators (IMI) Awards 2017 - Silver
Journal of Visual Communication in Medicine 2017 - Bronze
Creative Conscience Awards 2017 -Bronze
EXHIBITIONS
The University of Edinburgh Anatomy Museum Anatomy Exhibition 2019
University of Dundee Masters Degree Show 2017 - Best in Show
D&AD New Blood Festival London 2016