University Hospitals - Cleveland
Structures #35 ©2005 49"x32":
I am super happy to announce that the above piece, Structures #35, the piece I use to brand my website, blog, business cards, etc has been purchased by the University Hospitals in Cleveland. The piece was installed in the Twinsburg Medical Center earlier this month.
This is one of my favorite pieces and I use it for my online identity. Any avatar or place to put a photo of myself online, I use this artwork to represent me. I’m thrilled it’s found a home where many people will be able to enjoy it.
The art consultant, who has been absolutely wonderful to work with, sent me some pictures today and I think it looks great.
Twinsburg Medical Center
Structures #35 in it’s new home.
The piece is framed behind plexiglass. People have a very hard time keeping their hands off of textiles. There is something so appealing about the tactile nature of the fabric it can’t be resisted. It’s one of the reasons I work in the medium, although it presents some challenges when installing the work in public. I think they did a really nice job and am pleased with how it looks.
Another outside photo of the facility.
I love the way the lines and shapes in my work echo the lines in the building. It’s the first thing I noticed when I opened my email with all the images. Too cool. The piece was clearly made to live in this space.
This is the 3rd piece I’ve sold to be part of a public art collection and I am thrilled. Selling art is way cool. Selling it to be part of a public art collection is fabulous!
You can see pictures of one of my older pieces installed in my local town hall here. I need to get some photos of the other public art piece, sold to a library many years ago. I wonder if they still have it hanging.
Happiness!
Posted by Lisa in: Abstract Contemporary Textile Art
Tagged: Public Art, Selling Art, structures series
Mary said,
January 25, 2008 @ 10:10 pm
Congratulations, Lisa!
It’s a gorgeous piece and it looks perfect in it’s new home!
Brenda said,
January 25, 2008 @ 11:44 pm
Wow! they did such a sensitive job in mounting your work yet retaining its integrity. And the interrelationship with the architectural lines of the hospital is quite magical. Remember this feeling whenever you feel discouraged!
Tracy said,
January 26, 2008 @ 3:34 am
Congrats!!!!!
There is a special feeling you get when one of your creations leaves the nest and does the work they were created to do. Way to go!
When you get the chance, explain how this came to be. Did you initiate the use of the consultant?
Thanks Lisa; great job!
Joanie San Chirico said,
January 26, 2008 @ 7:12 am
Awesome Lisa! Congratulations!
I’m going to reference that installation whenever someone tells me they’re afraid of textile art!
Tracy said,
January 26, 2008 @ 7:30 am
I am a different Tracy, yet I have the same question! How did this come about? Those of us who don’t have anything in a public art collection need to know:)
Congratulations, Lisa, this is really awesome. That piece SO belongs in that building.
Daniel Sroka said,
January 26, 2008 @ 7:30 am
That is excellent news. I agree, your art has a natural affinity for architectural space like that. I’m envious - I hope to be selling my art to places like that soon!
Carolyn said,
January 26, 2008 @ 7:49 am
Lisa,
Congratulations!
Carolyn
Melody Madden said,
January 26, 2008 @ 8:08 am
Wonderful news Lisa…..I am so happy for you and it does look like it totally belong there.
Lisa Call said,
January 26, 2008 @ 8:28 am
Thanks everyone!
The art consultant found me from my work in the Pieced Together exhibit last year. I can’t say I didn’t anything in particular to make it happen, just make the work and put it out there.
Natalya said,
January 26, 2008 @ 8:45 am
congratulations!
Sarah Jayne said,
January 26, 2008 @ 2:43 pm
They’ve done a great job displaying your work. It looks great.
Kim Hambric said,
January 27, 2008 @ 12:05 pm
Fabulous! Verification - money - and the joy of knowing the piece will connect with many viewers.
Mimi said,
January 28, 2008 @ 10:22 am
Congrats. Great work!
Lou Ann Smith said,
January 28, 2008 @ 10:27 am
Lisa,
I’ve been reading your blog for a while but haven’t commented until now. This is a perfect piece for a hospital installation, very meditative and calm. I’m glad they were able to find you.
I’m so glad you post a blog. You are an inspiration to me on a daily basis.
Lou Ann
Karoda said,
January 28, 2008 @ 10:48 am
A very big congratulations to you! So many people from all walks of life pass through hospitals so it will be viewed by a wide and diverse audience.
Patty Altier said,
January 28, 2008 @ 1:59 pm
I will have to stop and see you piece the next time I am near Twinsburg. Twinsburg is a hop and a skip from where I live. Congratulations!
John said,
January 28, 2008 @ 4:03 pm
Diane Clancy sent me a link to your blog - I am very impressed and would like to add it to my artist links.
Excellent site, everything is very elegant. Regards from NY.
Sheila said,
January 28, 2008 @ 9:13 pm
The resemblance between the building and your piece is uncanny. I’m thinking, had you gotten a commission to design a piece specifically for this building, what are the chances you would have done as well? I regard commission pieces as far too intimidating to design. I’d just rather do my thing and have someone pick something they like, just like what happened to you. Bravo!
Lisa Call said,
January 28, 2008 @ 9:45 pm
Wow - thanks everyone for all the notes.
John - thank you for your kind comment about my site.
Shelia - I think you are right - I doubt it would have been so perfect had it been a commission. Serendipity at work.
Laura Tyler said,
January 29, 2008 @ 8:38 am
Yay! Congratulations, Lisa! This piece looks wonderful in it’s new home and I’m thrilled to hear you made the sale.
Laura
cynthia said,
January 30, 2008 @ 1:24 pm
Congratulations - That’s terrific news Lisa!
cynthia said,
January 30, 2008 @ 1:25 pm
P.S. A friend of mine is a pediatric oncology nurse at Children’s Hospital here in Denver and she told me how much the patients, family and visitors really enjoy seeing artwork in a hospital. It makes an unpleasant experience more bearable.
Lisa Call said,
January 30, 2008 @ 1:50 pm
Thanks Laura and Cynthia. I agree Cynthia - I love the art when I’m in a hospital or medical facility.