UW Health Science Building
Commissioned by the Washington State Arts Commission in partnership with the University of Washington
Within the courtyard of the Health Science Building, both a large sculpture and two murals work together to tell the story behind the concept of Nurse Log.
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15ft tall concrete sculpture slices through the landscape. An immersive archway invites students to walk through the piece and study the details within the ionized copper edge banding.
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The interior mural comprises over 50 distinct pieces of wood sourced from trees that have fallen over the years on the university campus.
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Both murals infuse vibrancy and energy into the space, narrating the journey of aspiring healthcare heroes in their pursuit of knowledge and service.
Nurse Log
Inspired by the local Washington region this sculpture draws parallels between humanity and nature. A nurse log is a fallen tree that, as it decays, provides all the enriching elements for seedlings to grow. This is strikingly similar to the uplifting culture of care the University of Washington medical programs provide to their patients and communities.
