Spring Art Exhibits at UW Health

A number of UW Health patient care locations feature rotating art exhibits that contribute to the healing environment we want to provide for our patients and their friends and families.

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The following exhibits are on display throughout the spring:

Madison Watercolor Society

Where: University Hospital, C5/2 Surgical Waiting Area
600 Highland Ave.
Madison, WI 53792

When: March 31-April 28

Website: http://madisonwatercolorsociety.org/

Image: Hidden Garden, by Jan Boelte

Since 1983, the Madison Watercolor Society has been dedicated to promoting interest in and elevating the stature of watercolor as a unique and lasting form of artistic expression.

The Society is committed to providing a supportive environment that encourages the development and enhancement of each member's technical skill and creative journey. Activities include monthly member critiques, networking and information sharing, workshops led by nationally recognized artists and regular group exhibitions.

"We hope you enjoy exploring the Madison Watercolor Society exhibition and trust that you will appreciate our organization's dynamic strength as evidenced by the rich diversity of visual voices." - Madison Watercolor Society

Paintings by Vina Yang

Where: University Hospital, E5/2 Hospital Entrance
600 Highland Ave.
Madison, WI 53792

When: March 31-April 28

Website: www.artbyvinayang.com

Image: Evening Orchids, by Vina Yang

Vina strives to capture the sense of harmony and peace within the images of nature. Her artworks focus on applying Chinese brush painting techniques to rice paper and silk, and she also works with oil, acrylic and pastel. She is passionate about both Western and Eastern art. Her artworks exhibited in solo and group shows locally and internationally and have received many honors and awards.

Jewelry by Laurie Kaioula

Where: University Hospital, 2nd Floor, Display Cases
600 Highland Ave.
Madison, WI 53792

When: March 30-April 30

Image: Jewelry, by Laurie Kaioula 

Paintings by Stephanie Holznecht

Where: University Hospital, 1st Floor, J5/1 Cafeteria Corridor and G5/1 Corridor
600 Highland Ave.

Madison, WI 53792

When: March 29-April 30

Website: http://www.scholznecht.com

Image: Sweet Dreams, Stephanie Holznecht

Paintings by Poonam Rao

Where: University Hospital, 1st Floor, J3/1 Carbone Center waiting room 
600 Highland Ave.
Madison, WI 53792

When: April 11-June 28

Website: Facebook page

Image: Mandala, Poonam Rao

Poonam Rao is a self-taught local artist, practicing folk style of Indian artworks. This exhibit features Warli tribal art, Mandala-style art and Indian-themed landscapes. Warli tribal paintings date back to 2500-3000 BCE. Tribes created these as wall murals and this style is still practiced by a tribe called Warlis, residing in Thane district of Maharashtra. They use rudimentary symbols made up of circles, squares, triangles and lines to represent human, animal and all life forms. The traditional form of this painting uses rice paste to decorate hut walls using a bamboo twig as a paint brush. Mandala paintings are concentric circles decorated using henna art motifs.

Photography by Michael Engelberger

Where: UW Health at the American Center, 2nd Floor, American Bistro
4602 Eastpark Blvd.
Madison, WI

When: Feb. 1-April 26.

Website: http://14southartists.com/index.php/sample-page/michael-engelberger-mre-photography/

Image: Osprey, by Michael Engelberger

"Producing real life images has been a passion of mine for many years. My focus is to capture subjects as natural and clearly as possible. Clarity is what I generally prefer in my images. When photographing wildlife I try to capture certain behaviors and unique poses including birds feeding, fighting or moving. I enjoy photographing many different subjects but I always come back to birds because they are so fascinating and beautiful." – Michael Engelberger

Paintings in Wool by Tamara Tsurkan

Where: Signe Skott Cooper School of Nursing, Enroth Hall

When: Jan. 26-April 27.

Website: http://www.feltedanimals.com

Image: Felted Animals, by Tamara Tsurkan

Tamara Tsurkan is a mixed media artist and an avid animal lover. She uses needle felting technique to turn sheep wool into three-dimensional paintings of animals, incorporating various recycled objects into the painting along the way. From pet portraits to large whimsical paintings of wild animals, all of her creatures are playful, friendly and unique. Tamara's art will bring a smile to your face and fill you with positive energy.