Mercy Joplin Hospital is an 875,000-square-foot, seven-story, 260-plus private-room hospital that replaced the former St. John’s Mercy Regional Medical Center demolished in the May 22, 2011, EF-5 tornado. Spellman Brady & Company developed an artwork master plan consisting of over 1,200 pieces of artwork. The project was based on photographs of regional landscapes and macro images of nature that relate to the Joplin campus. In addition to the landscape themes, we worked closely with Mercy’s archival resources to gather historical photos that represent the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy.
Lessen the stress with nature-inspired and calming artwork for a community reeling from trauma
Provide a sense of history & community
Expedite project timeline to help ensure the community was back up and running with a completed hospital
Worked with regional fine art photographers to take photos of indigenous plants and landscapes, allowing the patients’ eye to transition smoothly from the interior space to the exterior landscape and vice versa.
Gathered historical imagery from Mercy Joplin and Mercy Corporate
Installed over 1,000 pieces of art in 4 days
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Chromatic blues reflect the idea of sky and water and a sense of renewed hope.
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The historical images were printed in black and white and distributed throughout the public galleries of the hospital, as reminders of Mercy’s culture and mission.
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Looking through a frame or through a window creates a sense of calm.
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