Art with a Heart in Healthcare
The Power Within
September 15, 2024 – January 12, 2025
At Wolfson Children's Hospital, the Artists-in-Residence from Art with a Heart in Healthcare presented a thought-provoking question to pediatric patients, "What powers lie within you?" This question prompted the young patients to reflect on the qualities, strengths, and abilities that shape who they are. Inspired by this introspection, the children creatively depicted their unique characteristics by designing a superhero version of themselves. Research suggests that recognizing and leveraging inner strengths, much like superpowers, can foster personal development and confidence. As a result, this project played a role in improving the patients' hospital stay, healing process, and overall well-being.
2024 ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE
Dylan Bauer, Bob Drost, Heidi Drost, Kianna Godoy, Evan Guttormson, Jaycee Guttormson, Amy Irizarry, Brooke McKinney, Lisa Miyares, Jill Olmo, Matt Richards, Abigail Santos, and Micaela Yates
Sponsored by the Florida Blue Foundation. This exhibition is organized by Art with a Heart in Healthcare in collaboration with MOCA Jacksonville. Support for this exhibition was made in part by the City of Jacksonville, the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville, and the University of North Florida.