"Reflection" Amphia hospital Breda

Location: Stiltecentrum Amphia hospital Breda

Realisation: 2019

Commission: Amphia hospital Breda


Publication

2021 Glas 21/1, "Glaskunstwerken in nieuw Amphia ziekenhuis Breda"


Concept

The concept is based on comfort and hope in an attractive, relaxing environment which can give you strength. The artwork contributes to an inner reflection.


Inspiration from nature

Inspiration comes from nature, especially the various parks in Breda. This fits in with the theme - City on the move - which is the central theme for the design of the hospital. By creating new habitat in the parks, a new opportunity is offered for flora and fauna. Unborn life and new life are themes which fit fine in the hospital feeling.


Total artwork

The artwork consists of 4 parts that show coherence and reinforce each other:


The windows and doors:

Among other, the following is represented, :

Technology
Digitally printed and burnt-in enamels on glass panels.
Produced by Wimmer Glas Projects Haelen Netherlands and AGC Mirodan Heule Belgium.
Dimensions of windows: 6 pieces 0.65 m x 2.75 m (w x h)
Dimensions of doors: 2.20 m x 2.30 m (w x h)


The ceiling object:

 

It is a semi-transparent object with a slight subtle appearance that relates to the transparency of glass. The idea came from the bedridden patients who often stare at the ceiling and let their thoughts run free. The patients who come in a bed in this room can look at this and focus their thoughts on the artwork.

Technology
The ceiling object is made up of 4 layers that hang under the ceiling with spacers. The shapes are milled in transparent polycarbonate and printed with semi-transparent images.
Produced by Ja Reclame Valkenswaard.
Dimensions: 2.15 m x 1.25 m x 0.40 m (l x w x h)

 
 

The animation on the wall:

The image consists of an under-water and above-water landscape in mostly shades of green. The emergence of new life in the forms of tadpoles that grow into frogs and bees that pollinate flowers.
The animation: Tadpoles swim underwater and the water starts to move. A frog jumps from leaf to leaf. The bees fly from one onion bulb to the other.

Technology
The animation is beamed on the wall with a projector. The image is printed on Artex wallpaper.
Produced by Jori van Boxtel illustratie Eindhoven and Tinker Imagineers Utrecht.
Dimensions image: 4.60 m x 1.90 m (w x h)
Dimensions animation: 2.00 m x 1.35 m (w x h)

© Gery Bouw