Elevator Art

When the Eskenazi Hospital was in the planning stages, 

one of the first goals was to include artwork 

in the environment wherever possible. 

Using as their premise that art provides a healing, 

atmosphere for patients and their families, 

as well as the hospital staff, interesting installations 

seem to be found around every corner (and I haven't 

been beyond the front lobby!).

This interesting installation is located

in the hall of one of the elevator banks.

 The wall, which is made from cut and etched glass, 

has a sensor in the middle that seems 

to pick up the presence of a person, or persons, 

causing LEDs to illuminate portions of 

the wall. When I put a hand over the sensor, 

the entire wall lit up. 

The installation is continued on other floors, 

while the neighboring elevator bank has a theme

depicting trees. I will have to return another 

time to find out how that particular 

installation has been configured.