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‘A Bee at UCC’ mural unveiled at Brookfield Health Sciences Complex

4 Oct 2022
Eight-year-old James Lee from Ballincollig and artist Kevin O'Brien at the new mural unveiled at UCC's Brookfield Health Sciences Complex. (Picture: Darragh Kane, Provision).

A bright mural will now welcome young patients, families, and staff at Brookfield Health Sciences Complex (BHSC) in ҹ޸þ College Cork (UCC) as the ҹ޸þ unveiled the large artwork today.

UCC commissioned artist Kevin O’Brien to create the mural inspired by ‘A Bee at UCC’, a book written by JP Quinn, Head of the UCC Visitors' Centre and illustrated by UCC graphic designer Charlie Ruxton.

Unveiling the mural ‘A Bee at Brookfield’, Professor Nicole Müller said: “Combinations of color, lighting, and texture are key to setting the tone for spaces such as patient waiting rooms. The mural has transformed our reception into a warm, bright and welcoming space for our paediatric clients from HSE and South Infirmary Victoria ҹ޸þ Hospital (SIVUH)”.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, toys and children’s books had to be removed from the clinic reception which left the waiting rooms less welcoming.

 

The large handpainted mural features six images which together form a giant story book that takes the reader on a fun journey with Booley the Bee through Brookfield, incorporating themes of sustainability and linked by a simple yet meaningful storyline written by JP Quinn.

UCC President Professor John O’Halloran said: “In addition to creating a more colourful and relaxing environment for our visitors, we hope the mural will highlight the many ways humans greatly benefit from a healthy honey bee population.”

Professor Helen Whelton, Head of College of Medicine and Health, said: “Feedback from staff, students, visitors, HSE clients and HSE and SIVUH clinicians has already been very positive with an improved experience all round for young HSE clients.”

Eight-year-old James Lee from Ballincollig attends the clinic for speech and language therapy.

His father Philip Lee said: “The mural helps keeps James calm, more grounded which is really welcome. James has a short attention span so just being in the waiting area is difficult; ideally I don’t want to give him my phone before a speech and language session so the mural keeps him entertained.”

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