Healing Art: The Saint Catherine’s Collection
The healing power of art is well documented and I was delighted to work with Saint Anne's hospital to place twenty pieces from my Adrift collection in their Surgical Recovery ward - Saint Catherine's.
At a reception to celebrate the installation it was gratifying hear from the nursing and support staff about how this art makes them feel, and what they observe as they walk past it day after day. Conversations with visitors in a gallery setting usually center on technique and artistic considerations. With the hospital staff the discussion was about the spirit and power of water, the calming power of imagery and the respect and beauty to be found in all stages of life.
When patients come onto the Saint Catherine’s ward, their welcome packet now includes a brochure about the artwork in the hallways. For patients and their families these images are places to rest their eyes, to focus on something non-medical, and to be a destination for the challenging post surgical walking that is key to recovery.
I feel privileged and honored to be part of this program.
