Coral Springs dermatologist transforms his skin clinic into a unique art gallery featuring snakeskin apples and surreal creations
Coral Springs, Florida – A visit to a dermatology office usually brings to mind medical charts, treatment rooms, and information about skin care. But inside a Coral Springs clinic, patients encounter something very different — walls filled with unusual artwork featuring snakeskin-covered apples, hidden bananas, and photographs capturing the beauty of distant places.
The artwork belongs to Dr. Yuval Bibi, a board-certified dermatologist at Dermatology Consultants of South Florida. While he spends his professional life caring for patients’ skin, he has also spent decades developing his passion for art, a hobby that began long before he entered the medical field.
Bibi said he started drawing as a child in kindergarten and continued creating artwork throughout his life. Although he never received formal art training, he continued exploring different styles and techniques simply because of his love for creating.
“The artwork changed depending on what I was focusing on in life,” Bibi said, describing decades of work that has moved through abstract, surreal and true-to-life styles. He points to the abstract and Surrealist movements of the past century as his biggest influences, naming painters like Wassily Kandinsky.
The collection currently displayed in his Coral Springs office represents several different artistic directions. The first series, known as “Snake Apple,” combines natural elements with surreal ideas. The pieces feature apples covered with real snakeskin, creating a three-dimensional effect that makes the artwork appear to rise from the surface.
The concept is connected to the story of the Garden of Eden and the symbolism surrounding the tree of knowledge of good and evil. To create the detailed designs, Bibi photographed actual snakeskins and carefully incorporated the patterns and textures into his artwork by hand.
The snakes featured in the series include some species that are known for their danger, including a black mamba, a western diamondback rattlesnake, and a gaboon viper. The realistic scales and textures make the pieces stand out, while also adding an unusual connection between nature and imagination.
When asked if the snake-themed artwork was connected to his career in dermatology, Bibi explained that the inspiration came from the creative process itself.
“I don’t treat animals, so it’s just the way it came out,” he said when asked whether the art ties back to dermatology.
Another collection displayed in the clinic is called the “Ishihara Banana” series. The artwork takes inspiration from the Ishihara color-blindness test, the familiar series of dotted circles used by doctors to identify color vision problems.
In Bibi’s version, he uses the circular patterns as the foundation for drawings of bananas. The idea transforms a medical testing image into a playful and artistic creation, blending science and creativity in a way that reflects both sides of his professional identity.
The third part of the collection is more personal. It includes landscape photographs from locations that have played an important role in Bibi’s life, including Los Angeles, where he lived for many years, and Jerusalem, the city where he was born.
The photographs capture moments of natural beauty, especially during the golden hour — the period shortly after sunrise or before sunset when light creates a warm, dramatic appearance. Bibi said his time in Los Angeles helped him develop an appreciation for that special lighting style often celebrated in photography and film.
For patients visiting the clinic, the artwork provides a unique experience while waiting for appointments. Instead of simply looking at a phone or medical information posters, visitors can spend time examining the unusual pieces and discovering new details.
For Bibi, however, the artwork represents something deeper. It is a form of expression that has remained with him throughout his life, almost like another language.
The collection is currently on display at Dermatology Consultants of South Florida, and Bibi said the artwork will soon become available for purchase again as the practice rebuilds its online sales page. Until then, anyone interested in a specific piece, whether a snakeskin apple or an Ishihara Banana creation, can contact him directly.
Dermatology Consultants of South Florida is located at 3000 N. University Dr., Ste. K, Coral Springs. More information is available by calling (954) 752-2630 or visiting dermatologyflorida.com.
Through his unusual combination of medicine and art, Dr. Bibi has created a space where science, imagination, and personal history meet — turning an ordinary medical office into a gallery that encourages patients to stop, look around, and experience something unexpected.
