Laura Gee has been commissioned to create 15 original paintings for the Outpatients Department at University College London Hospitals an abstract nature inspired collection designed to enhance wellbeing for patients, visitors and staff.

Why having ] art in a hospital setting is important

• Visual environment affects mood, stress and recovery. Thoughtful artwork can reduce anxiety, provide distraction from clinical settings and support a calmer, more humane experience for everyone who uses the department.

• Laura Gee’s practice centres on intuitive, abstract paintings that combine explorations of nature with bold, gestural mark-making.

• These works speak without depicting specific narratives, allowing each viewer — patient or professional — to find personal meaning, comfort and hope.

What the commission delivered

• Fifteen bespoke works calibrated to the department’s spatial and emotional needs: a balance of scale, colour and energy to suit waiting areas, corridors and consultation rooms.

• Nature-inspired palettes and textures: forms and tones that evoke sky, water, foliage and light, chosen for their restorative associations and subtle capacity to soothe.

• Abstract, gestural language: expressive marks and layered surfaces that invite slow looking and personal interpretation; they encourage curiosity and give room for reflection, rather than imposing a single reading.

• Accessibility and inclusivity: compositions mindful of visual clarity, contrast and calm movement to support a broad range of viewers, including those experiencing stress, sensory sensitivity or limited time.

Benefits for patients and staff

• Reduced anxiety and improved emotional wellbeing through exposure to art that feels alive yet non-intrusive.

• Enhanced waiting-room experience — artwork that offers gentle distraction and fosters a sense of optimism.

• A more positive working environment for clinical teams: daily visual respite that can lessen burnout and contribute to a compassionate workplace culture.

• A cohesive visual identity for the department that signals care, creativity and dignity.

Why commission Laura Gee

• Established London-based artist with a confident, consistent practice in original abstract painting.

• Proven ability to balance intuition and professional brief: works that are both emotionally resonant and appropriate for healthcare settings.

• Collaborative approach: Laura works with clinical teams to site works thoughtfully, consider sightlines and light, and ensure artworks support operational needs (durability, framing, maintenance).

• A lasting investment in patient-centred care: original paintings that become an integral part of the healing environment and hospital identity.

Commissioning Laura Gee means investing in a carefully considered collection of original artworks that use nature-led abstraction and expressive mark-making to bring comfort, calm and hope into the outpatient experience , for patients, visitors and staff alike.