Art with Impact: A Continuing Collaboration with Kaiser Permanente

A few years ago, I was approached by an art consultant working on behalf of Kaiser Permanente , who were building a new hospital in San Diego. Kaiser is known for its commitment to supporting the local art community through commissioned works for their new facilities, a thoughtful initiative that integrates creativity into healing environments.

I was honored to be selected as one of the artists for this project, and ultimately commissioned to create twelve original pieces for the new hospital. It was a beautifully expansive project, not just in terms of scale, but in meaning. There’s something deeply moving about knowing your work will live in a space of healing, witnessed quietly each day by patients, families, and medical professionals alike.

It also marked a significant step for me into the commercial and healthcare art industry, where art becomes part of the architecture of care.

This year, I was approached again by the same art consultant, this time for a licensing opportunity for another Kaiser project. It’s been a joy to continue this relationship and to see how my work continues to resonate in these spaces.

These projects are a reminder that art is not limited to galleries or private collections. It lives in the everyday, in hospital corridors, waiting rooms, and places where beauty can make a difference.

If you’re an artist exploring new pathways, don’t underestimate the value of these kinds of collaborations. They offer scale, visibility, and long-term impact, and they allow your work to hold space for others in ways that are quietly powerful.