

Client: Distinctive Art Source
Location: Manassas, VA, United States
Completion date: 2014
Artwork budget: $2,500
Project Team
Artist
Cathy Haight
Art Consultant
Distinctive Art Source
Overview
This 40″ x 40″ batik was commissioned for the Visitor Elevator Lobby on the First Floor. I include an image of the batik in process. I begin with white cotton fabric and use wax to resist dye in the traditional batik process, with my own techniques added. When it is completed, it is stretched and framed with plexiglass. Each piece is original and I do not produce multiples.
Goals
Water is a healing element and this batik is meant to contribute to the evidence-based design of the medical center.
Process
The client contacted me and requested a piece of art similar to one of my batiks that is in another medical center. Because the client was familiar with my work, I had a good idea of what was expected and was able to fulfill the commission to the client's satisfaction.