Mahaska Health Partnership – Oskaloosa, Iowa Art

Mahaska Health Partnership – Oskaloosa, Iowa
Art Consultant – TJ Moberg and Moberg Art Consultation
Architect – RDG
Project completed Fall 2013
Moberg Gallery art consultant, TJ Moberg worked with the
architectural firm, RDG during the design process to choose areas for
art that would be the most impactful. Moberg used Iowa artists
exclusively, including many he scouted from the area visiting local art
festivals and galleries. 18 artists were included and 60 pieces of art
were placed through out the new wing of Mahaska Health Partnership
in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
Moberg says “It was very important to Jay Christiansen (CEO) and the
Mahaska Health Partnership board of directors that Oskaloosa and
surrounding communities in Mahaska county be represented in the
artwork.” He added, “I visited the studios of local artists and regional
art festivals to find artists that fit the aesthetic and values of the
hospital and of residents of Oskaloosa and Mahaska county.”
“I enjoyed working with TJ helping him find the right lighting fixtures to help enhance the art work. His passion for displaying the art work in the best “light”
came through in our discussions and the final product. I think the art work really enhances the overall feeling of the hospital wing expansion. I think it adds a
local connection to the community as well as a comforting effect for those visiting or using the facilities.” Frank H. Hoifeldt, Architectural Technician at RDG
Planning and Design.
The following slides show images of the artwork that were chosen and the process involved in creating them.
Main Entrance to Hospital
Iowa sculptor, Tom Moberg was commissioned to create one of his largest “Healing Trees” to date for the
entryway of the hospital. Tom has created impactful artworks across the nation for the past 30 years and
has recently completed projects at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN and The James A. Haley Veterans
Hospital in Tampa, FL. Tom’s artwork has been featured multiple times in Healthcare Design Magazine.
Design Process
Tom Moberg draws directly on to a picture of the space to
help clients visualize the completed installation. The
sculpture is adhered directly to the existing wall and
maintains the same longevity.
Connector Hallway
Artist team, Karen Strohbeen and Bill Luchsinger were commissioned to create 9 separate artworks representing Mahaska
county and Oskaloosa. The artists worked closely with the hospital’s art committee and local residents to select the
appropriate buildings, landmarks and scenery. The artworks were printed on Plexiglas and backlit with LED light boxes to
create an impactful artwork that can be seen from outside the hospital.
Connector Hallway
The finished artworks represented Oskaloosa and Mahaska
county in many forms including Chief Mahaska (White
Cloud), the county courthouse, Indian Hills community
college, antique farm equipment, a local Co-op and the
town square.
Design Process
Stohbeen and Luchsinger created numerous proposals including digital renderings. The team
worked with the art committee to create an art piece the spoke for and about the community.
Mezzanine
Thomas C. Jackson painted “Jazz at the Gazebo” depicting a weekly music
event held in the town square since 1880. Jackson painted from the photos
shown on the right and provided the art committee with many options to
choose from.
Design Process
Main Waiting Area
Iowa painter, Nancy Lindsay was commissioned to create 2 paintings of
nearby Lake Keomah from images taken by the artist. Lake Keomah was
chosen by the art committee as an area of historical value and great
importance.
Design Process
Pediatric Waiting Area
One of Iowa’s most popular artists, Chris Vance, was commissioned
to create one of his popular “groupings” of abstract and figurative
works for the pediatric waiting area.
Main Entryway Common Area
Mahaska county artist, Marybeth Heikes was picked by TJ Moberg and commissioned to create
artworks incorporating maps of Mahaska county.
Nursery
Iowa photographer, Paige Peterson was
chosen by TJ Moberg to print baby
images on canvas for the nursery area.
Birthing Rooms
Artwork printed on ceramic tile by artist team, Karen Strohbeen
and Bill Luchsinger put the finishing touches in the birthing rooms.
Second Floor Hallway
Local artist, Teresa Vander Linden was commissioned
to created 5 paintings combining photography and
painting into an artistic representation of Mahaska
county. Teresa is the daughter of artist Tom Moberg
and sister to TJ Moberg.
Additional Iowa artists were chosen by TJ Moberg to enhance
the remaining hallways, employee areas and common areas.
Bob Bergazyn
Lindsay Burke
Ken Allsup
Marybeth Heikes
Ken Allsup
John Gaps
Ken Allsup
Bob Bergazyn
About Us
Moberg Gallery is a fine art gallery that specializes in contemporary art from over 50
professional artists from Iowa and across the nation. For over a decade, Moberg Gallery has
contributed to the changing visual art culture of the Midwest and beyond by hosting more
than 100 solo and group shows exhibiting a variety of the highest quality artworks. The gallery
has procured artwork for museums, corporate collections, private collections and public art
projects across the nation. Moberg Gallery continues to set the standard for modern art in the
Midwest.
Moberg Art Consultation works with professional artists and national galleries to create timeless
and impactful environments for corporate, private, health care, hospitality and institutional
clients. We work with the client through the design process providing services including budget
analysis, design concepts using graphic representations, artwork selection, fabrication and
installation. We use our experience, knowledge and partnerships in the modern art market to
incorporate unique artworks in a variety of mediums tailored to the building’s architecture and
the client’s values and vision.
Recent clients include: Mercy Health Systems, The Mayo Clinic, The World Food Prize,
Iowa State University, Nationwide Insurance, and Aviva USA.
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