What we do
We are award winning artists and designers creating unique, permanent and relevant integrated design and large scale art in healthcare environments and in the wider public realm.
Tony van de Bospoort
Karen van de Bospoort
Harry van de Bospoort
At Hospital Art Studio, our mission is to bring healing and hope to the lives of patients and their families through the transformative power of art. We understand that healthcare encompasses a broad spectrum of needs, and we are dedicated to the following key principles:
1) Promoting Organ Donation:
A significant portion of our work is dedicated to creating organ donation memorial artworks, which serve as a poignant tribute to donors and their families while also promoting organ donation. These pieces acknowledge the selfless gift of life and the profound impact it has on others, with the aim of increasing donation rates.
2) Supporting Medical Research:
We actively support medical research by incorporating artwork that highlights medical advancements and innovations. Through our creations, we aim to inspire interest and support for ongoing research initiatives within healthcare institutions.
3) Creating Calming Artworks:
In addition to our specific memorial and research-focused art, we also develop soothing and therapeutic artworks for general hospital spaces. These pieces are designed to promote comfort and positivity during healthcare journeys, offering solace to patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
4) Aiding Wayfinding:
Recognising the importance of navigation in healthcare facilities, we include signage in some of our projects to facilitate wayfinding. Our signage not only serves a practical purpose but is also designed to incorporate elements of art and aesthetics to create a more welcoming and easily navigable environment.
5) Enhancing Healing Environments:
Beyond our specialised projects, we are committed to creating healing environments within hospitals and healthcare facilities. We believe that art plays a vital role in promoting comfort and positivity during healthcare journeys.
Hospital Art Studio is driven by the belief that art is a universal language that can bring comfort and solace to individuals facing healthcare challenges. We are honoured to contribute to a range of healthcare needs, from promoting organ donation and supporting research to creating calming spaces, aiding wayfinding, and enhancing the overall healing environment. Through our mission, we aim to bring healing, inspiration, and a sense of serenity to all those who enter healthcare facilities.
Awards
2023 International Architecture & Design Awards – GOLD
Tree of Life Artwork at Bradford Royal Infirmary
2018 Fespa International Awards – Silver
Bournemouth Hospital Organ Donation Art
2017 Fespa International Awards – Gold
Medway Maritime Hospital Organ Donation Art
2015 Building Better Healthcare Awards – Finalist
Bangor and Wrexham Hospitals Organ Donation Art
2015 Fespa International Awards – Silver
Bangor and Wrexham Hospitals Organ Donation Art
2014 Fespa International Awards – Bronze
The Royal Berkshire Hospital Organ Donation Art
2013 The Digital Print Awards – Winner
The Royal Berkshire Hospital Organ Donation Art
2009 Building Better Healthcare Awards – Finalist
King's Mill Hospital Heritage Display