The Art of Healing
This augmented reality exhibit allows Dartmouth Health to share The Art of Healing installation with those who visit any of their locations throughout New Hampshire – and beyond. Augmented reality is a digital tool that allows digital content to be overlaid in the real world using mobile devices. With augmented reality, there are no physical constraints or restrictions of space, security, or installation logistics. The tangible objects from The Art of Healing installation are displayed throughout the Ambulatory Surgical Center, but the artwork can be enjoyed using an iOS device anywhere there is access to Wi-Fi, including all of Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health’s locations. The virtual exhibition comes at a time when socially distant art exhibitions have expanded the reach of engaging audiences during the restrictions of COVID-19.
This collaboration highlights Dartmouth Health’s longtime commitment to incorporating the arts into the environment to create a healing atmosphere for the health systems’ many patients, staff, and visitors alike. The artwork was carefully selected by Director of Dartmouth Health Arts Marianne Barthel with the assistance of Joni Taub of Art 3 Gallery. Highlights of the installation include a 40”H x 120”W hand-carved ceramic wall relief created by artist Natalie Blake and three contemporary oil paintings by Nick Paciorek depicting iconic buildings and scenes of Manchester, all of which were specifically commissioned for this new building.
“This collaborative project is an innovative way to merge together art, technology and healthcare,” said Barthel. The “interactive experience will aid in promoting the importance of art in healthcare settings, New England artists, AR technology and make fine art accessible to a widespread audience. Patients, staff and the public will be able to enjoy the healing power of art wherever they are.”
To see the AR art installation for yourself, download the AR+ art App by NHBCA. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.