Beacon Hospital Commission Images of piece in progress

© Images and text - Alva Gallagher 2011

Within these walls of the Beacon Hospital is life. Life which is protected, healed, cradled and nurtured in times of fragility.The Oyster, nestling its pearl, is symbolic of the precious lives protected within these walls. The pearl symbolises life as something that at times becomes fragile and needs to be nourished within a sturdy shell to help it heal and grow in a safe environment until it is strong enough for the world. This piece of sculpture is symbolic of the iconic work of the Beacon Hospital in the field of medicine both nationally and internationally reflecting and reinforcing its importance in our society. © Alva Gallagher 09'

Sculpture by Alva Gallagher
Commissioned by the Beacon Medical Group 2007