Wednesday, March 18, 2009

A Gallery of Art


How often have we been captivated by a particular piece of artwork as we walk down the hallway of a hospital? Better yet, can you recount any trace of creative decoration that conjured an emotional response? If so, can you recall what the piece of artwork looked like? The answers to these questions are most likely, "no"..."no"... and "no." If we decorate our homes with brilliantly colored canvases, sculptures, water fountains, furniture, and memorabilia, I am curious as to why this same decorative approach is not taken in hospitals.

Decorations provoke pleasant feelings within us. We are inspired by creativity, and feel comforted by an open room with large couches, pictures, mirrors, and plant life. The decorations we put inside of our home, office, workspace, or other personal areas are a reflection of our character. Therefore, I want to put artwork back into the hospitals. If patents have a specific piece that they would like to be displayed, I would like to create galleries that incorporate everyone's characters.

In addition to framed illustrations, paintings, and photos, I want to ad sculptures, plants, running water fountains, and lounge areas. Within each individual hospital room, I want artwork to grace the walls. To take the interior design a step further, I would like each section of the hospital to have a theme. Therefore, the decorations will follow suit. The contrasting sections of the hospital will not only make it more visually pleasing, but it will fun for whoever enters the area. Just like the Las Vegas strip with uniquely themed casinos, the hospital will be transformed.

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