Fine Art Nature Photography for Healthcare and Wellness
Effective healthcare environments are ones that become an extension of their communities and evolve based on the needs of those they serve. One such facility is Phelp’s Memorial Health Center in Holdredge, NE. Because this project was an expansion of their existing clinic, an important aspect when designing the ...
What if I told you there were some simple ways of improving patient outcomes, increasing employment satisfaction, decreasing turnover, ultimately leading to a more whole body approach to wellness in healthcare facilities? According to Steven Kellert in his book “Nature by Design,” we now spend 90% of ...
“Because, in the end, I can think of no more nobler cause, than bringing comfort to someone going through a difficult time.”– Kurt Johnson During these challenging times, the importance of healthcare design is being brought to the forefront again, and, with good reason. Even before social ...
Environments play a huge role in patient satisfaction and well-being. More and more research indicates changes to the interior design of healthcare facilities can have significant impacts for patients, visitors and staff. Incorporating artwork that is backed by the principles of evidence-based ...
A patient being treated for breast cancer at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis recently reached out to us on social media with these kind words about our installation there: “My radiation oncology center has the prettiest photography, all beautifully framed, on its walls. This wildflower landscape ...
Is it time for a refresh? With more and more studies revealing the positive impacts of using nature imagery in hospitality and healthcare environments, it might be time for you to look around at your own space and see if it’s in need of a refresh. In a recent article on NBC News, Leslie Faerstein, executive director of ...
Water. It makes up approximately 60% of our bodies and covers almost 3 quarters of the earth’s surface. We can’t live without it. So it makes sense that according to Kathy Hathorn and Upali Nanda’s A Guide to Evidence Based Art, calm, slow moving water imagery made healthcare patients ...
Even though I’m a photographer by trade, I still spend a significant amount of time behind a desk. Most of us find ourselves face to face with a computer screen instead of mother nature or find ourselves immersed in fluorescent overhead lighting instead of soothing sunlight. And although I try to get outside as often ...
We recently presented a live webinar with the Center for Health Design alongside Julie Robertson, NCIDQ, IIDA, Interior Design Director HDR, called Designing a Brand Through Art and Architecture: A Tale of Two Hospitals. This webinar highlights the Mother/Baby Projects we did together in Minnesota and talks through how the ...
Even though I’ve been a Midwestern fine art photographer for many years, when I began creating art for healthcare, I was excited about being part of a movement that could benefit patients, families, doctors and staff in tangible ways. The idea of creating spaces with intention, from the very beginning of the design process, ...