The Work

The health of the flower is, like the health of a human being, dependent on all its systems. By turning the flower upside-down, placing the essential root structure at the top, it preserves the elegance and beauty of the flower while also highlighting the unseen systems that make it possible. The interpretation of a beautiful Mariposa Lily, indigenous to the Okanagan and presented in full bloom, is a metaphor for a contemporary approach to healthcare and a celebration of the people who underpin our healthcare system. Flower is also a traditional gesture of hope and optimism for everyone entering the building.