marking the transition: arts & healthcare |
"Amidst all the discussions of heating pipes and suspended ceilings the art is a real breath of fresh air." Dr Ian Garbutt 14 Jul 2004 |
keywords marking the transition, public art, arts & healthcare, site-specific, InSites, architectural glass, aquarium, poetry, text, interactive, sensor-led, lighting, design, photography, wheatgrass, participatory, language |
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A series of site - specific artworks for a newly built Health Centre in Bristol, UK. |
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artists: Annie Lovejoy & Mac Dunlop (InSites design) clients: GP Partners of Bedminster Family Practice This project is a unique model of practice - driven by the vision & commitment of the GP partners, who were keen to provide an uplifting, inspiring interior that would have benefits for both patients and staff. The incorporation of artworks into the new surgery environment was led by Dr Gillian Rice, who raised the funding whilst also maintaining a busy medical practice. The arts production was managed directly by the artists in close liaison with the partners; by taking on the management as a team, almost 100% of the budget was available to be spent directly on production of the commissioned art. Seven new commissions were created for the glazed entrance foyer, atrium space, waiting area and upstairs meeting room. All of the works were designed to be cohesive in relation to each other and the architectural aspects of the building. They are inspired by qualities pertinent to the previous and new location; physical aspects, functionality and most importantly... the aspirations, and experiences of staff and patients. Dr Gillian Rice has received a significant research award from NHS Estates to evaluate the effect of the new enhanced premises on staff / patient well-being. The research is due
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