Grayling Visitors Bureau

The “art” of healing: Roger Smith’s sculptures are unique; the mechanics are there, the detailed representation of the subject, line, form and proportion. Yet there is something else; a hint of life, a spark that transforms cold bronze into a warm, nearly living creature. “I love the permanence of bronze,” states Roger Smith, artist. “I strive to share what I learn from His creations with those who view my art.” Smith, a Michigan artist represented locally at Main Branch Gallery in downtown Grayling, has loaned one of his bronze sculptures, “Up and Running,” to Mercy Hospital Grayling. The life size leaping buck is displayed in the hospital’s main lobby for visitors and patients to enjoy.
“The decision was made to display this piece as part of the hospital’s on-going efforts to improve the patient experience. The humanities – art and music – have been found to have clinical benefit in healing the “whole” person. The opportunity to have a piece of art that reflects our Northern Michigan lifestyle was too good to pass up. I know everyone enjoys and relates to art very differently, but I am hoping everyone can support this effort to “connect” with our patients and families by working to create a comforting and welcoming atmosphere for them to experience,” said Laurie Michael, Patient Experience Director, Mercy Hospital Grayling.
Roger can certainly relate to “improving the patient experience”. As a child he was hospitalized twice for surgeries. “I’m pleased to help make it different for today’s hospital visit”
Roger will be in Grayling Saturday, July 9th for the Grand Opening of Main Branch Gallery.
For Immediate Release
June 8, 2011
CONTACT: Roger Smith, 517-745-7620 (cell), roger@rogerswildlifeart.com
www.rogerswildlifeart.com
Online Press Kit/Photos: http://www.rogerswildlifeart.com/about/press_resources.php

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