neasden control center illustrates royal london hospital dental ward

neasden control center illustrates royal london hospital dental ward
all images courtesy of owen richards

stephen smith of neasden control center is a UK-based illustrator that works across a variety of projects and commissions. recently, vital arts and the barts health NHS trust employed the artist to create a large scale illustration in the dental ward of the ‘royal london hospital’ at whitechapel. the work features a mix of large prints in tandem with illustrated figures, animals, birds, forests, and urban architecture.

an illustrated column amidst a sea of work stations 

meant to appeal to both young children and teenagers, pieces are located everywhere from the waiting room to the dental chair — all positioned to relax patients who have found themselves in the office. special care was taken to blend the color scheme into the facility’s existing palette which includes furniture and other equipments. the resulting artwork(s) create a harmonious balance between art and hospital architecture. 

‘royal london hospital’ by neasden control center 

waiting room works 

illustrations were positioned to ease nervous patients 

stephen smith installed the pieces under commission from vital arts and barts health NHS trust

looking down the aisle 

illustrations are hoped to relate to young children and younger teens alike 

illustration above beverage counter 

center columns 

detail 

‘royal london hospital’ by neasden control center

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edited by: nick brink | designboom