Media Release
Date: 02 December 2024
It’s a bright and blooming brilliant Christmas at the RUH
Patients at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust will enjoy a brighter Christmas thanks to a stunning new art installation of giant illuminated flowers.
The jaw-dropping display, which will be in place over Christmas and the New Year, features a number of giant Victoria amazonica flower sculptures. It follows on from the success of a similar art installation that took place over the festive season last year.
The flowers have been installed in the Children’s Ward garden and the two central courtyards, adjacent to the hospital’s Atrium.
They have been generously donated and installed by James and Lindsey Cochrane at Frome-based artists’ studio Jigantics, working alongside the RUH’s in-house art and design team, Art at the Heart.
James from Jigantics said: "The Jigantics team is thrilled to be able to share the flowers with everyone at the RUH this winter. Studies have shown that even looking at visual representations of nature reduces stress and anxiety and ultimately improves our mental health and wellbeing.
“Flowers also have a long history within cultures of being symbols of thought, be it love, empathy, celebration or appreciation - a shared unspoken language between humans.
"Through these giant illuminated blooms we aim to make interventions in public places that spark a sense of awe and wonder, whilst also generating feelings of relaxation, warmth, joy and unity between those gazing at them. Ultimately, creating windows of shared and memorable happiness.
"Jigantics are grateful to all those working in the RUH and wish all the hospital’s patients well and a Happy Christmas."
Tony Smith, Art at the Heart Exhibitions Manager, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Jigantics back to the RUH again for Christmas and New Year.
“Their designs are incredible and always so popular with patients and staff alike, helping to create a feeling of wellbeing and an uplifting environment for the people we care for.”
For more information about Jigantics go to www.jigantics.com
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