Case Study | RESPIRATORY LIGHT
Twenty-one custom artworks that transform circulation spaces and patient rooms into a unified visual experience.
MOUNT SINAI OB/GYN PRACTICES
Respiratory Light is a custom art installation created for the new Mount Sinai OB/GYN practice at 348 Amsterdam Avenue in New York City.
Designed specifically for this environment, the project consists of twenty-one original artworks—eight large architectural panels and thirteen individual works for exam rooms and physician offices. Together, they create a calm visual experience that complements the architecture while supporting a welcoming patient environment.
THE CHALLENGE
Healthcare environments play an important role in the overall patient experience. Mount Sinai sought artwork that would feel contemporary, calming and timeless while avoiding literal imagery. The objective was to create a visual experience that reduced stress and became an integral part of the architecture rather than simply decorating the walls.
THE CONCEPT
Breathing is something we rarely notice until it becomes important.
The title Respiratory Light refers to the gentle rhythm of inhalation and exhalation, translated into layers of translucent watercolor, flowing pigments and naturally occurring salt crystallization. The resulting compositions appear to dissolve and reform, creating a quiet sense of movement.
By avoiding literal imagery, the artwork encourages personal interpretation while fostering an atmosphere of calm, openness and reflection.
A UNIFIED EXPERIENCE
Eight Architectural Panels
The installation features eight large-scale panels located throughout the public circulation spaces.
Rather than designing eight separate artworks, the panels were conceived as one continuous composition. As patients, visitors and staff move through the practice, the artwork gradually unfolds—changing in scale, color and detail while maintaining a consistent visual language.
The imagery was carefully developed to complement the architecture, natural light and daily activity of the clinic without overwhelming the environment.
INDIVIDUAL SPACES
Examination Rooms & Physician Offices
In addition to the large-scale installation, thirteen unique artworks were created for the exam rooms and physician offices.
While each piece belongs to the same visual family, every composition is unique, giving each room its own identity and creating moments of quiet focus for patients, families and medical staff.
Together, the twenty-one artworks create a cohesive visual experience throughout the practice.
