By Jolene Ogle
Noosa-based artist Beatrice Prost is among a small group of local artists whose works have been chosen to adorn the walls of the new Sunshine Coast University Hospital.
Beatrice said she was very happy to have 10 of her nature-based works chosen to be displayed throughout the hospital and said she hoped visitors and patients could find peace and happiness in her works.
“When I am waiting in the Dr’s office, I know I like to see nature,” she said. “Nature is important to me. I have a deep connection with nature, and that’s what I transfer to my work.”
Beatrice’s works are inspired by the profound emotions she feels when surrounded by nature. Her background in geological, geophysical and mapping helps her create works that celebrate the Earth landscapes and landforms through mixed media including inks and acrylics.
Beatrice said she was excited to be chosen as one of the contributing artists to the hospital’s art collection, but said it was difficult to choose which works to present for selection.
“I sent my first portfolio but it was a bit hard. What do I choose?” she said.
Beatrice said she wanted to offer works that would help people feel calm, peaceful and happy.
Beatrice said she applied to have her works considered after receiving an email from the Sunshine Coast Council calling for applications.
“As an artist, we receive calls for expression of interest from the Sunshine Coast relatively often, about once a quarter,” she said. “It is mostly open to all and mostly for public art.”
Other Noosa-based artists chosen to have their works displayed include Dale Leach, plus Pam Walpole, who previously joined with two other artists to install a massive plastic art installation at The J as part of the Noosa Long Weekend Festival.
