The Spirit of Women as illustrated in paintings by Sandy Coleman on exhibit at Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island (HHCRI), the state’s leader in hospice and palliative care since 1976, highlights the work of Rhode Island artists in its fifth season 2014, at its 1085 North Main St., headquarters in Providence.
Making art accessible through public and private partnerships is just one of the objectives that makes Public Art Works, a group of professional Rhode Island-based artists, an important entity in the promotion of art in public space. Public Art Works (PAW), began working with HHCRI toward the end of 2009. ”Today, healthcare design is increasingly guided by evidence-based design. The goal is to inform a comprehensive design approach to create a healing environment. In this environment, elements of design each earn their way and contribute to a sense of place that fosters confidence, comfort, and healing, and, as such, become important allies to healthcare providers.– Nancy Gaucher-Thomas, Public Art Works.
“We are so lucky to have the privilege of displaying these beautiful works of art in our gallery space. Sandy’s work is absolutely gorgeous!” said Diana Franchitto, President & CEO of Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island. “Her work conveys a real sense of spirit and the colors and images are so uplifting! They are appreciated by our staff and visitors alike. We are grateful to her and to Public Art Works for sharing them with us.”
“I am driven by an unrelenting curiosity and a desire to play with a variety of mark-making materials and concepts revolving around the spirit of women. These givers of life are beautiful, powerful and mysterious creatures, who deserve to be paid homage and explored in every medium possible.” says artist Sandy Coleman of her work on display at HHCRI. “The openness of being present also leads me to create artwork that reflects my fascination with the rejuvenative nature of circles as well as the unspoken language of patterns (from the patchwork quilts created by my Alabama grandmother to the Kente cloth of my unknown African ancestors and beyond). Most of my pieces are imbued with a texture that invites viewers to come closer to see the work and possibly touch it, thus creating a connection between viewers and me.”
Ms. Coleman’s work has been featured on HGTV, in Oprah magazine, and in exhibitions at colleges in the Boston and Providence area. “The most treasured sharing of my art is my small-but-meaningful contribution to Page 2 the effort to help the victims of domestic abuse by designing an original ceramic plate every two years to be auctioned off at the REACH for the Stars celebrity fundraising event.” – Sandy Coleman
Artists interested in submitting their work may visit www.publicartri.com for additional information. For more information about Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island’s services, visit www.hhcri.org or call 401-415-4200.
Public Art Works
Public Art Works is a group of professional Rhode Island based artists working to promote art in public spaces. Inspired by a shared belief that art is essential for the common interests and well-being of the community, Nancy Gaucher-Thomas, Kenneth Speiser and Merle Mainelli Poulton have joined together in a collaborative effort to identify and/or create site specific works of art for public and private installation.
Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island
Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island, the major teaching affiliate for hospice and palliative medicine of the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, is the largest hospice in Rhode Island and the second oldest in the nation. For more than three decades, HHCRI has been a leader in hospice and palliative care, compassionately and skillfully providing comprehensive medical, emotional and spiritual care. With a vision to enable patients, their families and loved ones to have a meaningful experience during a difficult time, HHCRI helps people live out their lives with comfort and dignity.