| The
unique and colorful art created by Joan Drescher answers a need to humanize
the health care environment and enhance the sense of healing and well-being
for patients and care givers. Her work is found in treatment rooms, pediatric
wards, lobbies, corridors and waiting areas across the U.S. In otherwise
stark facilities, patients relate personally to the symbols of beauty and
wholeness. They feel better as they identify with Joan's depiction's of
people of all ages and backgrounds, |
in various states
of recovery, CELEBRATING LIFE. Recent mind/body research has dramatically
increased our society's awareness of the powerful role that the mind plays
in the healing process. At the same time , many health care providers are
turning to the arts for assistance in creating environments which are more
conductive to healing. What we have found, stated simply, is that beauty
is powerfully regenerative - it makes us fell hopeful and whole. |
