Enchanted Forest for Children Found Within Düsseldorf Hospital Stacks
Enchanted Forest Wall Art Brings Magic to University Hospital Düsseldorf's Children's Emergency Room
A touch of enchantment has been added to the University Hospital Düsseldorf's children's emergency room, thanks to a generous donation from the Parents' Initiative Children's Cancer Clinic e.V. The new enchanted forest wall art, designed to reduce uncertainty and fear for children, is now installed at the Schlossmann House.
The artwork, created by artists Nadine Augustat-Lehmann and Bodil Zimmermann, features various scenes inspired by the natural world. Children will find themselves immersed in a whimsical forest filled with friendly creatures, such as a family of earthworms drying laundry, a family of snails in a race, a birthday party in a rabbit burrow, and a colorful eel visiting a doctorfish.
The enchanted forest wall art follows the theme of the ground floor and first floor of the clinic, where many scenes take place at the beach and underwater. The artwork also showcases different levels of the enchanted forest, including animals that live below the forest floor and caves like the badger sett and the home of a mole.
The children in daycare supported Nadine Augustat-Lehmann in the color selection and motif choice for the enchanted forest wall art, ensuring that it would be appealing and engaging for its young audience. The result is a vibrant and captivating display that aims to provide a distraction for children as they navigate the sometimes unfamiliar territory of a hospital.
One parent has shared that they frequently come to the children's clinic at the University Hospital Düsseldorf earlier for appointments due to the enchanted forest wall art. The artwork's ability to create a calming and comforting environment is evident, as children are drawn into the enchanting world of the forest.
PD Dr. Hans Martin Bosse, senior physician and head of the children's emergency department, has commented on the redesigned way to the children's emergency room. He noted that the enchanted forest wall art contributes positively to the healing environment, helping to reduce anxiety and stress for children and their families.
André Zappey from the Parents' Initiative Children's Cancer Clinic has also commented on the enchanted forest wall art, praising its many wonderful details to discover. The artwork is spread across the ground floor and first floor of the clinic, creating a magical journey for children as they move through the hospital.
While specific details about the enchanted forest wall art in the University Hospital Düsseldorf children's clinic are not widely available, the use of nature-inspired art motifs in pediatric wards is a common practice in German hospitals. Such artworks aim to create calming, healing environments that positively affect patient wellbeing. The enchanted forest wall art is just one example of how art can play a crucial role in making hospital visits less daunting for children.
If more detailed information is needed, contacting University Hospital Düsseldorf or their art & culture department directly would be recommended.
The enchanting forest wall art, filled with scenes inspired by the natural world, has been installed in the Schlossmann House at the University Hospital Düsseldorf, transforming the children's emergency room and providing a distraction from the unfamiliar hospital environment. This home-and-garden themed artwork, also featuring various levels of the forest and creatures like earthworms, snails, and eels, has been designed to reduce uncertainty and fear for children. It follows the theme of the ground floor and first floor of the clinic, where underwater and beach scenes are prevalent, creating a captivating lifestyle experience for young patients.
