Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
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ALEXIS ROCKMAN
CITY/STATE
Cincinnati, OH
LOCATION IN HOSPITAL
Main Corridor
INSTALL DATE
TBD
ABOUT THE INSTALLATION
RxART is collaborating with artist Alexis Rockman on a commission for Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) at the new College Hill facility. Hospital leadership requested RxART’s services for a main corridor on the first floor of the new building, which will be a key passageway for all patients as well as the direct route to the gym, outdoor respite garden, and activity areas.Â
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Rockman’s imagery of a lush rainforest against an expansive blue sky dotted with butterflies will provide an engaging and positive distraction for the diverse population of patients ages 3 to 17, as well as for staff, family members, and visitors. The verdant trees and view from below of delicate flying butterflies and flowers convey a sense of optimism and forward progress, in addition to providing interesting visual stimulation for the patients, providers, and staff members who will experience this enlivened hallway on a regular basis.
ABOUT THE HOSPITAL
CCHMC’s College Hill campus supports the care of mental health patients, providing outpatient and inpatient treatment for behavioral, emotional, and developmental disorders. With 100 inpatient beds and an additional 30 specialized residential beds, Cincinnati Children’s is the largest inpatient mental health provider of any children’s hospital in the United States.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Alexis Rockman (b. 1962, New York, NY) is an acclaimed American artist known for his vivid, imaginative works that explore the intricate relationship between humanity and the natural world. Rockman grew up immersed in both art and nature, drawing inspiration from his childhood experiences in the outdoors. Through his work, he aims to foster a sense of wonder and optimism about the natural world, encouraging viewers to engage with and deepen a sustainable relationship with our planet.
Rockman’s works can be found in the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, NY; the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, CA; the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.; and the Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn, NY. He is represented by Sperone Westwater.