Healing Waters | Atrium Health Union West Commission
Healing Waters, wall of mounted water glass rounds, elevates the new Atrium Health Union West Emergency Department experience for the patients, family, and staff.
Working with the AHUW and Skyline Art project leader, Jodi Fernandez, Jarvi created 23 mesmerizing water-inspired glass rounds (from 3” to 16” in diameter) that stand off (varying depths) from the teal wall.
This meandering design activates the space and offers calm focus through water memories and other connections. As the first thing one sees upon entering the Emergency Dept., it is an integral part of the AHUW focus on healing.
Utilizing original art and design throughout, improves the hospital experience for everyone.
AHUW is more a boutique hotel feel than hospital complex.
It is all by design, and includes incredible outside spaces too.
Many artists with Charlotte, NC connections were commissioned for site specific works of art.
Both the Hospital and Medical Office Building (where Jarvi has another water glass rounds commission) are beautiful and welcoming spaces for all!
Healing Waters detail by Mitchell Kearney Photography.
Imagine walking into the crazy, busy Atrium Health Union West Emergency Department (whether patient, family or staff)… and taking in this warm teal wall with meandering water inspired, gorgeous glass rounds. One’s state of mind immediately cools, calms, and breathing may even slow.
Carmella Jarvi wants her glass to connect with each person on a visceral level. She genuinely hopes this piece, in particular, has a healing effect on all who set their eyes upon it.
Full view of Healing Waters Commission
One final shot by Mitchell Kearney Photography to show the visual fluidity Ms. Jarvi captured with her signature water glass style.
Even the teal wall color coming through some of the glass rounds were part of her plan from the initial design.
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