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 Design Process 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.
Main Waiting Area Design Process 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.
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, Moberg Gallery 2921 Ingersoll Ave. Des Moines, IA 50312 - (515)279-9191 info@moberggallery.com Iowa State University, Nationwide Insurance, and Aviva USA. Links VIEW RECENT CONSULTATION PROJECTS VIEW COMMISSION PROCESS EXAMPLES ADDITIONAL WORKS BY TOM MOBERG ADDITIONAL WORKS BY CHRIS VANCE ADDITIONAL WORKS BY STROHBEEN & LUCHSINGER MOBERG GALLERY WEBSITE