New Artworks Installed at West Middlesex Hospital
Pieces by three female artists refresh permanent collection
Hannah Lim, who was born at the West Mid, with her Winged Archway , a courtyard sculpture by Hannah Lim. Picture: CW+
September 19, 2025
West Middlesex University Hospital has recently installed a series of new artworks as part of a refresh of its permanent collection. The commissions were led by CW+, the charity affiliated with Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and form part of its ongoing Arts in Health programme.
The additions include three major works by female artists from diverse backgrounds, selected with the intention of broadening representation within the hospital’s collection. The installations were developed in collaboration with hospital staff and shaped by public consultation.
Among the new works is Winged Archway, a courtyard sculpture by Hannah Lim, who was born at West Mid. Hannah held workshops and consultations with staff, patients and visitors to inform the final design and colour palette. The sculpture now occupies a previously underused area of the atrium.
A second piece, Healing Flows, is a multimedia corridor installation by Lucia Pizzani, created in collaboration with Jaime Gili, Javier Weyler and Ezequiel Pizzani. It incorporates ceramics, ceiling collages, abstract painting and soundscapes, and spans the corridor between the Intensive Care Unit and Operating Theatres, including adjacent waiting and quiet rooms. The work draws on natural forms found in the local environment.
The third commission, Isleworth Riverside, is a large-scale painting by British-Nigerian artist Joy Labinjo. Located in the East Wing, it depicts staff walking through the riverside area near the hospital and was developed following conversations about the importance of connecting indoor spaces with the outdoors.
All three artists commented on the significance of creating work for a healthcare setting. Lim described the experience as “incredibly meaningful,” noting that staff input directly shaped her design. Lucia emphasised the restorative qualities of nature in clinical environments, while Joy reflected on the value of depicting everyday moments within the community.
Joy Labinjo painting shows staff walking by the river in Isleworth. Picture: CW+
The installations are part of CW+’s broader programme, which includes visual art, live performance and creative workshops across its hospital sites. According to CW+, the initiative is informed by research into the impact of design and the arts on patient and staff wellbeing.
More details about the Arts in Health programme can be found on CW+’s official website.
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