# Therapeutic Public Sculptures This Public Art Installation Adds Character to a Medical Complex By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-03-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/public-art-installation References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2015/03/19/linda-covit-completes-havre-sculpture-in-montreal/) & [sculpture.org](http://www.sculpture.org/lindacovit) A recently completed [public art installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aydc-public-art-centre) at the new McGill University Health Center in Montreal is a stunning illuminated structure. Created by artist Linda Covit, the large work is one of 11 art installations planned for the Center's new Glen site. The largest of the eleven sculptures planned, the structure, titled 'Havre,' is circular and made up of curved strips of aluminum and then [illuminated with LED projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible). Sitting at the entrance of the facility, 'Havre' is said to resemble interlocking hands, symbolic of the strong system of staff joining together for the betterment of the patients. Including [immersive art experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble) in places of stress such as medical centers can help to create a relaxing and enriching environment, an important factor in the healing process. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Therapeutic Public Sculptures:** Public art installations that enhance the healing environment of medical centers. - **Illuminated Structures:** Using LED projectors to create visually striking art installations. - **Immersion in Art:** Creating immersive art experiences in places of stress for relaxation and enrichment. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Opportunities for artists and designers to create therapeutic public sculptures for medical centers. - **Lighting Technology:** Innovations in LED projectors for illuminating large-scale structures. - **Healthcare:** Integrating art and design in medical facilities to enhance the healing process for patients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Suspended Lighting Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suspended-lighting-installation.md) - [Intricate Lighting Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-of-common-interest1.md) - [Therapeutic Architecture Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartland-whole-health-institute.md) - [Large-Scale Airport Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airport-installations.md) - [Immersive Illuminated Artistic Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumino1.md) - [Immersive Public Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-public-art-installation.md) - [Neon Illuminated Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-and-unity.md) - [Interactive Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helix.md) - [Future-Facing Sculptural Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-of-the-future.md)