Arts in Health at Women's & Children's Hospital
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Whenever we visit the Women's & Children's Hospital, the artwork on display often allays our fears, momentarily distracting us from the purpose of our visit.
The aim of the
Women's & Children's Hospital Foundation's Arts in Health program "is to integrate the arts into the life of the Women's & Children's Hospital to improve people's health and well-being". Arts in Health was officially launched on 28th January 2010 and delivers a range of activities at the Women's & Children's Hospital such as therapeutic arts; music and performing arts.
Artwork ranges from murals to exhibitions and can be found in each wing. There's
Gizzy the Lizard - an Australian Monitor Lizard who was created from glass and ceramic as part of the Perception Project to raise awareness of vision impaired children's experiences. We enjoyed exploring Gizzy's textures by touch. Visit Gizzy on the ground floor of the Good Friday Building.
Arts in Health's currently hosting a joint exhibition to celebrate
World Animal Day (4th October 2013) . On exhibition in Gallery A and for sale are two series of artwork, the first is titled
Warm Fuzzies by
Gabriel Cunnett and the second is
The Polka Dot Gallery by
Leanne Wachtel . The exhibition is on display from 12/9/2013 - 31/10/2013.
There are three main gallery spaces at the Women's & Children's Hospital: Gallery A (located on the ground floor along the corridor leading to the Good Friday Building); Gallery B (Level Two - Queen Victoria Corridor near Hospital Café) and Gallery C (Level One - Gilbert to Samuel Way corridor).
In Gallery A, artist Leanne Wachtel's exhibition
The Polka Dot Gallery is a tribute to Leanne and her partner, Ian's son, Jack
"who was diagnosed with a fatal condition in 2011 and was born sleeping at 5 months and 6 days".
Warm Fuzzies was the culmination of artist, Gabriel Cunnett's experience of visiting the Women's & Children's hospital with his two young children and his desire to contribute
"in a positive way for families with their hospital journey".
In Gallery B, explore
The Wild Inside through a series of artwork by
Katrina Allan (on display 12/9/2013 - 31/10/2013).
Gallery C hosts
The Princess Who Would by
Diwani Oak . The exhibition comprises a series of artwork originally included as illustrations in the children's book titled
The Princess Who Would (author: Liz Miriam). Diwani's donated this beautiful collection of art to the Women's & Children's Hospital (on display from 24/9/2013 - 31/10/2013).
Sustain yourselves at
Nic Nath Café on the Deck which offers a delectable range of food and beverages such as locally roasted espresso coffee, pizza and fresh salads. Sit and relax while the kids explore the play-deck.
Given the right circumstances, a trip to the hospital can be fun!
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186498 - 2023-06-16 02:49:40