Artists and creative teams involved in the creation of the artworks featured in Phase 1 of the $830 million Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct (LHAP) have had a chance to view their artworks in the new hospital building. A First Nations new media art film, suspended sculpture and film stills feature in the main entry to the hospital. Artworks by Liverpool’s multicultural community artists are located throughout the hospital, including the new expanded Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and new birthing suites. Artworks also feature in the new ED entrance, which will open in 2025. Project Director Josh Scharfegger said it was exciting to see the project come to fruition with the recent completion of the new Integrated Services Building.
Creative Producer Marika Perrow said the LHAP Arts in Health Strategy was carefully designed to reflect the cultural diversity of the local community with artwork created by First Nations and multicultural artists. “Arts in health enhances the experience of patients, staff and visitors, and the involvement of local artists gives the community a sense of welcome and belonging,” Ms Perrow said. Multicultural leaders developed the themes of the multicultural community art project, led by artist team Barahanos Byrne, including belonging, family, tradition, journeys and nature.