Spotlight on Local Art
Local art in healthcare and senior living environments fosters a sense of community. The familiar details offer comfort to patients and residents, which can aid healing by evoking positive emotions and serve as conversation starters to promote social interaction and cognitive engagement.
St. Louis artist Jeff Kapfer was commissioned to paint a flock of birds in an abstract geometric style for Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital.
The themed artwork on this floor at St. Louis Children's Hospital was inspired by the one-of-a-kind paintings created by animals at the Saint Louis Zoo.
Regional artist Janice Schoultz-Mudd was commissioned to create a mixed-media piece depicting Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks for an elevator lobby at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital.
Local artist Cbabi Bayoc uses symbols of meditation, exercise, and healthy eating in his artwork to promote the well-being of patients and families at Siteman Cancer Center at Northwest HealthCare.
At St. Louis Children's Hospital, vibrantly painted oars by local artist Alicia LaChance provide colorful and local connections to the nearby Boathouse at Forest Park.
At Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, a hand-carved sculpture, by local Missouri artist Michael Bauermeister connects patients, visitors, and staff to the surrounding area.
