Art of Memory

Artist: Hugh Merrill

Year: 2004

Materials: vinyl, poly-silk, digital prints, oil and acrylic paint, canvas, screen printing, plastic and plywood.

Location: Sanford-Kimpton Building, 1005 West Worley, Columbia, MO

Art of Memory

About the art

A program of works comprises the Percent for Art project at this building, home to the Columbia/Boone County Department of Health and Human Services and the Family Health Center. The mixed-media paintings, banners, and murals are installed throughout the facility. Their subject matter relates to the function of the health department with images of cells and DNA and pays homage to Columbia’s history with old photographs. A series of 27 plaques featuring inspirational passages submitted by Health Department staff completes the installation.