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PRESS RELEASE: 18 March 2005

Local artist exhibits ‘Living Matter in Rhythm’ at Addenbrooke’s

An exhibition featuring the work of local artist Rhea Quien entitled ‘Living Matter in Rhythm’ is currently on display at Addenbrooke’s Hospital.

The paintings are inspired by movement and light in nature, some of them depicting
translucent insect wings, bone or muscle, jungle life, flames, wispy clouds or flowing water, while others are almost images from science fiction.

Speaking about her work, Rhea Quien said: “Ever since my early childhood I have been inspired by the effects of movement and light. In quiet states of mind, unusual effects of light can become apparent to the observer of nature. I view the paintings as forms of energy, which underlie the development of organic matter out of sound and light. It was a thrilling experience to paint these canvases."

The inspiration for the exhibition came from a trip to the Alps, where Rhea observed subtle light effects in running water, cloud formations and the play of light and shade. Later it was possible to create similar effects in the studio and photograph some of these images. Rhea calls these ‘Light Images’, and her next project is to produce a film of them.

Notes to editors

• This project is part of ‘Addenbrooke’s Art’ - an initiative using art to make the hospital more welcoming for patients, visitors and staff.

• The exhibition runs from 1 March to 12 April 2005 in the ‘Clown Corrridor’ at Addenbrooke’s (linking the main hospital with the Rosie Hospital), and is free to all.

• The artist will be available to talk to at the exhibition every Thursday from 1400 to 1600 while the exhibition is running.
  Please contact Emma Oram on the telephone number below if you would like an image of the exhibition.

For further press/media information contact: PR & Communications Department, Box 53, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 2QQ; Tel: 01223 274 433; Fax: 01223 257 143; Minicom: 01223 274 604.