What I paint...
ISCO's Francis Lanuza has had a profound healing experience in his art. Using mainly acrylic while working with mixed media such as diamantes/rhinestones, he tries to capture his visions through these experiences, or other reflections from his vivid imagination.
Eager to share his art with the public, Francis has also worked on various art commisions or design projects, often funded by national agencies such as the Irish Health Service Executive (HSE) or the Irish Hospice Foundation. These were also covered by various national and local press. Limited edition prints or individual artworks now available on his Etsy page (link below). He's open for commissions to enhance any space, ensuring a collaborative process with the client and end-users. |
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Using his architectural skills, the artist has been able to create a work of art that enhances an otherwise blank and dull space, transforming it into a breathing space that uplifts both patients and staff in Regina House Community Nursing Unit in Kilrush, Co. Clare. The artwork, in acrylic, is a series of 12 x 76 x 61cm paintings that flow into each other, accentuating the hallway and ramp of the unit. The concept process was collaborative, ensuring that the HSE and management were involved in creating the look of the art. By focusing on a colour scheme of orange (cheering, energizing), yellow (improves depression), green (soothing), blue (antiseptic, stress-reduction), pink (health, grief-soothing) and purple (spirituality), the artwork maximizes the healing and uplifting power of colour. The smooth curvilinear motif reflects the seas near Kilrush and the soft hills of Co. Clare; “bringing in” the landscapes of Clare to remind patients/users of the environment it is situated in while softening the look of the interior space. It also highlights how a healthy environment is essential for health & well-being.
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Large-scale HSE
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Commissioned to celebrate the University Hospital Limerick System through its unique landmarks. From Lough Gur to the Poulnabrone Dolmen; Adare, King John & Nenagh Castles; culminating in the Cliffs of Moher and unified by the Bronze Shield of Lough Gur. This piece traverses night to day as a metaphor to life, death & renewal, which is an essential reflection in the practice of healthcare - providing meaning and significance to all the work of healthcare professionals.
Dedicated to the staff and patients of the UL Hospitals Group. |
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HSE Design Consultancy
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The goal is to have a Rose Compassion Room in University Maternity Hospital Limerick where women, and couples, will be guaranteed a gentle, safe atmosphere to be cared for with compassion when being given the bad news (i.e. stillbirths, terminations). Having a suitable space always ready lessens the stress of the care givers, too. This room will provide a private, dignified sanctuary for women within (but feels miles away from) the busy hospital. It is hoped that this becomes a model for other hospitals in Ireland.
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Large-scale School
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As the new school building rises, the old building is reminisced in a series of 7 framed acrylic paintings that form a continuous natural scene, reflecting the green rolling hills of Roscommon. The building and the school well will remind people of the school’s roots, and how far the NS could go into the future. The color scheme is also carefully considered: green as the key color to stimulate learning, blue for calming, and purple for imagination and creativity. The colourful silhouettes of happy, playing children also reflect the school mission of diversity/uniqueness, openness, experience and society. The tall graphic continues the art through to the 2-storey high atrium for maximum visual effect. The art thus blends well with the architecture.
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