Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) recently unveiled a new public art installation at its Wallaceburg Site, marking the final addition to the organization’s community-focused art initiative launched in 2024.
The sculpture, titled Healing Hands, was created by local artist Tyson Carr and is now on display at the Wallaceburg site. The piece depicts a human hand, gracefully reaching upward with a butterfly carefully balanced on the index finger.
“There’s been a major theme of rebirth and renewal at CKHA’s Wallaceburg site, and I wanted to translate that into a work of art,” said Carr in a media release. “For me, the butterfly symbolizes that transformation. It’s in its cocoon, and then it finally emerges showing its beauty. And I find that inspiring, and I hope the community can see that too.”
Carr, a multidisciplinary artist from Chatham-Kent, is known for both his sculptural work and his abstract paintings.
“I am extremely honoured to have my art displayed in Wallaceburg. Being from Chatham-Kent, it means a great deal to have this work connected to the place where I grew up,” he said.
The installation of Healing Hands is part of CKHA’s broader efforts to create calming, reflective spaces throughout its hospital sites that support healing and well-being not just through care, but through beauty, nature, and creativity.
“Healing Hands is a beautiful and peaceful addition to the Wallaceburg Site,” said Adam Topp, president and CEO of CKHA. “It’s a wonderful example of how public art can enhance healthcare settings and celebrate the incredible creative talent we have in our own community.”
