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Why Healing Art?
Art can help boost confidence and alleviate anxiety, depression, and stress.
Our nurses have long felt that our consult and treatment rooms are clinical and unwelcoming, lacking any positive reflection of our community.
We know that art can help boost confidence and alleviate anxiety, depression, and stress. An article published in Health Environments Research & Design Journal quantified how much Cleveland Clinic’s contemporary art collection—an eclectic mix of 6,200-plus pieces displayed throughout the health system’s public spaces and patient areas—improved patient mood, stress, and comfort.
“This wasn’t a clinical study, but rather a survey of art’s general impact on patient experience,” says Jennifer Finkel, PhD, one of two full-time Cleveland Clinic Art Program curators. “And patient experience contributes to patients’ well-being and health outcomes.”
Project Launched
Pihanga Health is proud to have launched a “Healing Art” project featuring art from upcoming local artists from Tūrangi and the Southern Lakes communities.
Criteria and Voting
The criteria for artists creating Healing Art are to creatively express Pihanga Health and our local community, create a peaceful and healing atmosphere, distract from stress, and encourage freedom and expression. Healing art should also incorporate living elements that evoke positivity and optimism and be diverse and colourful.
We are asking the community to view the artwork and then vote on the pieces that inspire you the most.
The winning submissions will be printed on EZ dot vinyl and displayed on the walls or ceilings of our treatment rooms and reception area.
Voting Closes 20 September 2024
View towards Pihanga
"This piece shows Pihanga and the Tongariro River. I wanted to represent Tūrangi's beautiful natural environment. The fabric used is all recycled from old clothing and leftover scraps. Some fabric was hand-dyed by me."
Siân Robertson
Sian, a Tūrangi resident was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome in 2017, forcing her to quit their job. "I find creating art very helpful in managing/recovery from chronic illness. It gives me focus, a chance to express myself creatively and opportunities to interact with others in the local community."
View towards Pihanga
"This piece shows Pihanga and the Tongariro River. I wanted to represent Tūrangi's beautiful natural environment. The fabric used is all recycled from old clothing and leftover scraps. Some fabric was hand-dyed by me."
Siân Robertson
Sian, a Tūrangi resident was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome in 2017, forcing her to quit their job. "I find creating art very helpful in managing/recovery from chronic illness. It gives me focus, a chance to express myself creatively and opportunities to interact with others in the local community."
You can find Sian's artwork at Pihanga Art Gallery, Tūrangi Town Centre.
Angelina with Flowers
"I was captivated by the beauty of flowers and used them as the focal point of this creation. I used paper and fabrics such as cotton, silk, and linen, aiming for a colourful and serene piece."."
Siân Robertson
Sian, a Tūrangi resident was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome in 2017, forcing her to quit their job. "I find creating art very helpful in managing/recovery from chronic illness. It gives me focus, a chance to express myself creatively and opportunities to interact with others in the local community."
You can find Sian's artwork at Pihanga Art Gallery, Tūrangi Town Centre.
Praise Bee
"Our relationship with nature greatly contributes to our health and wellbeing. I take continual pleasure in the plants and wildlife around me. It inspires me and shapes my art."
Christine Potter
Christine, who lives in Waitetoko Tūrangi, specializes in creating exquisite, handcrafted monotype prints that exist in their own unique state. She begins with a clean perspex surface, adds ink, and works the surface to create an image before taking an impression on paper. Christine uses a variety of plants to create the background for the bees. The bees are dry point etchings cut out and pasted onto the background.
You can find Christine's artwork at Pihanga Art Gallery, Tūrangi Town Centre.
Instagram - Christine.Potter5876
Blue Orchids
"This cyanotype print celebrates the complexity of a flower and the energy that blooms radiate."
Christine Potter
Christine, who lives in Waitetoko Tūrangi, specializes in creating exquisite, handcrafted monotype prints that exist in their own unique state. She uses her surroundings as inspiration. Conservation is often a theme with the aim to help people appreciate the world around them to increase their sense of well being.
You can find Christine's artwork at Pihanga Art Gallery, Tūrangi Town Centre.
Instagram - Christine.Potter5876
One World
"This collage of printed images recognises the diversity of the species on earth while reminding us of the links that bind us."
Christine Potter
Christine, who lives in Waitetoko Tūrangi, specializes in creating exquisite, handcrafted monotype prints that exist in their own unique state. She uses her surroundings as inspiration. Conservation is often a theme with the aim to help people appreciate the world around them to increase their sense of well being.
You can find Christine's artwork at Pihanga Art Gallery, Tūrangi Town Centre.
Instagram - Christine.Potter5876
Nature + Nurture
"I've used watercolor and pen to depict native flora, fauna, fungi, ruru (morepork), and our local maunga. I find peace in our surroundings. When life is hectic or overwhelming, the beauty of nature always helps ground, connect, and take us outside of ourselves."
Linda
Niederberger
Linda, a resident of Tūrangi, was diagnosed with a bowel disease at the age of 18. After regaining her health, she is determined to make up for lost time and live fully by expressing herself through art. Linda is current president of Tūrangi ArtWorks, which is a workspace in Tūrangi for artists to nurture their craft. "I'm really passionate about art as a form of kotahitanga, creating connections and unity, and also the power of art as a tool for healing. That is why I'm passionate about what I do and want to encourage others to explore their creativity. "
Find out more about Tūrangi ArtWorks
Maui needs a net
"A collagraph, inspired by my passion for freshwater fishing in this part of NZ and my regard for traditional Maori fishing methods and equipment."
Heather
Macdonald
Heather, a Tūrangi resident, is known for her beautiful, expressive collagraph prints. Due to their delicate nature, these prints are typically short, varied editions.
You can find Heather's artwork at Pihanga Art Gallery, Tūrangi Town Centre.
Woven
"is a collagraph, inspired by the 'Knowledge Baskets' legend. I have chosen to represent 2 of the 3 legendary kete.
Te kete-aronui which held all the knowledge that could help mankind, and
Te kete-tuauri which held the knowledge of ritual, memory and prayer.
I have not included te kete-tuatea which contained knowledge of evil or makutu, which was harmful to mankind."
Heather
Macdonald
Heather, a Tūrangi resident, is known for her beautiful, expressive collagraph prints. Due to their delicate nature, these prints are typically short, varied editions.
You can find Heather's artwork at Pihanga Art Gallery, Tūrangi Town Centre.
Untitled 1
"This piece captures the close up beauty of native flax."
Heather
Macdonald
Heather, a resident of Tūrangi, uses oil paints to blend tones of color, creating depth and a unique fluidity in her paintings. She lets the subject inspire her to focus on a specific portion, as seen in 'Untitled 1', or to be more playful, challenging our perception of reality as seen in 'Untitled 2'.
You can find Heather's artwork at Pihanga Art Gallery, Tūrangi Town Centre.
Untitled 2
"Inspired by the fishing opportunities in the Tūrangi area, and my wish to make art that will challenge the imagination, convey a sense of fun and play with boundaries between fantasy and reality."
Heather
Macdonald
Heather, a resident of Tūrangi, uses oil paints to blend tones of color, creating depth and a unique fluidity in her paintings. She lets the subject inspire her to focus on a specific portion, as seen in 'Untitled 1', or to be more playful, challenging our perception of reality as seen in 'Untitled 2'.
You can find Heather's artwork at Pihanga Art Gallery, Tūrangi Town Centre.
Jerome
"Jerome, tentatively offering the gift of flowers, was inspired by my precious, now departed cocker spaniel, Lottie."
Heather
Macdonald
Heather uses Linocut, also known as relief printmaking, to create these playful hand pressed printed images. Linocut is a process whereby an image is cut or gouged from a sheet of linoleum, which is softer and easier to carve than wood. The surface is then inked, paper is laid on top and printing is accomplished by running it through her printing press.
You can find Heather's artwork at Pihanga Art Gallery, Tūrangi Town Centre.
Rhythm and Blues
"It is part of a series of three prints titled 'Reimagine,' which I created to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the John Lennon song Imagine."
Heather
Macdonald
Heather uses Linocut, also known as relief printmaking, to create these playful hand pressed printed images. Linocut is a process whereby an image is cut or gouged from a sheet of linoleum, which is softer and easier to carve than wood. The surface is then inked, paper is laid on top and printing is accomplished by running it through her printing press.
You can find Heather's artwork at Pihanga Art Gallery, Tūrangi Town Centre.
Te Toanga Manawa
I have called Tūrangi my home for the past year and a half, after growing up in Taupō for 22 years. I had an immediate sense of coming home when moving here, a feeling of connection and love I hadn’t quite felt before. This is the inspiration for how this piece came to life: a visual representation of how I see and feel about living here with new and extended whānau."
Nicky Watts
Nicky, a relatively new resident of Tūrangi, finds inspiration in the vibrant colours of nature and the intricate symbolic patterns of Te Ao Māori. She creates spirited, abstract acrylic pieces of nature and scenery abundant with fine-line details and subtle elements. "As far back as I can remember, I've always loved painting and energetic colours. But since becoming a māmā just over a year ago, space has been created for me to dive into my creativity flow and see where it leads."
You can find Nicky's artwork at Pihanga Art Gallery, Tūrangi Town Centre.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickywattsart_/
Kererū Calling
"Waipakihi is a special place. It is a place of energy, flowing water, vibrant wildlife, and abundant greenery. It is also a place of campfires, cold swims, and stargazing. This piece is inspired by my time spent camping and exploring near the Waipakihi River."
Nicky Watts
Nicky, a relatively new resident of Tūrangi, finds inspiration in the vibrant colours of nature and the intricate symbolic patterns of Te Ao Māori. She creates spirited, abstract acrylic pieces of nature and scenery abundant with fine-line details and subtle elements. "As far back as I can remember, I've always loved painting and energetic colours. But since becoming a māmā just over a year ago, space has been created for me to dive into my creativity flow and see where it leads."
You can find Nicky's artwork at Pihanga Art Gallery, Tūrangi Town Centre.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickywattsart_/
Nebula
"Inspired by the intricate details of crystals and the endless mystery of the sky, I combined these two with some of my favourite colours and finished with fine-detail stars."
Nicky Watts
Nicky, a relatively new resident of Tūrangi, finds inspiration in the vibrant colours of nature and the intricate symbolic patterns of Te Ao Māori. She creates spirited, abstract acrylic pieces of nature and scenery abundant with fine-line details and subtle elements. "As far back as I can remember, I've always loved painting and energetic colours. But since becoming a māmā just over a year ago, space has been created for me to dive into my creativity flow and see where it leads."
You can find Nicky's artwork at Pihanga Art Gallery, Tūrangi Town Centre.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickywattsart_/
Magic
"It is a free-flowing creation, allowing me to play around and explore watercolours again, as that was my original preferred media. Expressing my love and connection to the unseen world of vibration."
Nicky Watts
Nicky is a relatively new resident of Tūrangi. "As far back as I can remember, I've always loved painting and energetic colours. But since becoming a māmā just over a year ago, space has been created for me to dive into my creativity flow and see where it leads. In my pen artwork, I use a variety of paint pens and inks that give me those lovely, vibrant, and bold colours. This can be a delicate procedure as I work on small areas, wait for the ink to dry, and move on to the next. In some instances, I don't have the perfect ink colour I'm looking for, like in 'Te Toanga Manawa', I hand painted all the swirls in the waters and rivers; this took true dedication and patience.
You can find Nicky's artwork at Pihanga Art Gallery, Tūrangi Town Centre.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickywattsart_/
The spiritual gansta
"This piece is more about a feeling - a sense of coming home to who I’m meant to be. Finding myself within the chaos."
Nicky Watts
Nicky is a relatively new resident of Tūrangi. "As far back as I can remember, I've always loved painting and energetic colours. But since becoming a māmā just over a year ago, space has been created for me to dive into my creativity flow and see where it leads. In my pen artwork, I use a variety of paint pens and inks that give me those lovely, vibrant, and bold colours. This can be a delicate procedure as I work on small areas, wait for the ink to dry, and move on to the next. In some instances, I don't have the perfect ink colour I'm looking for, like in 'Te Toanga Manawa', I hand painted all the swirls in the waters and rivers; this took true dedication and patience.
You can find Nicky's artwork at Pihanga Art Gallery, Tūrangi Town Centre.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickywattsart_/