Ripple | Atrium Health Union West Commission
Ripple, a wall of mounted water glass rounds, activates the new Atrium Health Union West Medical Office Building lobby, providing a beautiful, calming space for patients, family, and staff.
Working with the AHUW and Skyline Art project leaders, Jarvi transformed the 18’ by 9’ niche/focal point of the lobby. She created 24 eye catching water-inspired glass rounds (from 2” to 16” in diameter) that stand off (varying depths) from the bright accent wall.
Jarvi’s wall before construction was completed.
The idea is moving water… with ripples gently flowing.
Accents in amber and chartreuse key off interior design elements.
This design meanders with a softer (yet similar) color palette than the artist’s AHUW Emergency Dept. commission. [Shot by Mitchell Kearney Photography.]
A benefit of Jarvi’s abstract approach to water is different entry points for the viewer based on their experience. Water can have a healing effect on us.
Glass is a versatile and dramatic medium for public art.
It's both ubiquitous and ethereal.
Here are five of twenty four final rounds for Ripple, shot at Mitchell Kearney’s Charlotte studio. In this detail you can see the translucent, almost glowing, nature of the pieces.
This shot by Mitchell Kearney shows how there are varying depths from the wall. This (and clean installation look) is achieved with Hang Your Glass Super Duty hardware.
Integral to Atrium Health Union West focus are healing and community, improving Medical Office experience for everyone with original art and design throughout.
The Medical Office Building and Hospital (where Jarvi has another water glass rounds commission) are beautiful and welcoming spaces for all!
Jodi Fernandez, of Skyline Art, was an amazing project manager for all the Atrium Health Union West creative aspects of their complex.
Intentional gorgeous design and use of original art were the focus of the AHUW Medical Office Building and Hospital spaces.
Client wanted custom art to activate and beautify these spaces, as well as contribute to the healing process, connecting us as humans to one another and nature.