"HEALING STONES" CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS AND CLINICS, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
“Healing Stones” consists of two sculptural compositions at the east and west entrances of the hospital. The work, consisting of three elements, is based upon an egg-shaped form which is thought to be symbolic of the “raw-potential” of nature. The first stone is a whole egg form whereas the second, is split into two pieces at the angle the stone receives the most direct energy from the sun and features a circular solar panel set within the angled face of the stone. The solar energy collected by this stone sculpture powers a circular glass lighting element in the third egg form highlighting fossilized Aspen leaves layered between colored glass. The artwork creates a metaphor related to the hospital, its charter, its people and the care it provides so that all children can realize their full potential. In addition to the care for people provided by the hospital, “Healing Stones” suggests a care for our global environment as well.