Thesis:

A Turn of the Heart is an art project to give cancer patients and their families at the Watson Clinic something to think about besides cancer.

Project Brief:

The project is a set of pictures that are resembling either paradise, peaceful places or iconic world landmarks to provoke good thoughts.  The idea of the project was that it would benefit the patients and families at the Watson Clinic by fostering good thoughts and an art piece that they could interact with.  Also, it is shaped like a heart so that the patients would feel the presence of love and know that they are loved by someone.

Project Description:

In the Art Therapy Studio, projects are created to help benefit the patients and families at the Watson Clinic in Lakeland.  Through all their grief, they can still be in a better place by just a glance.  Each panel can be turned to show different landmarks and scenery.  There were many hurdles in attempting to reach the final project.  The initial project was to make a virtual reality machine, that formulated different beautiful landmarks, it did not have enough interaction with the patients.   A Turn of the Heart enables patients to interact and see beautiful landscapes.  The project could expand with all the 5 senses moving forward.  This project will serve as a great source of positive thoughts and encouragement for the patients and family members.