We are Pleased to Announce the Launch of
“The ArtSciLab Healing Canvas”
March 10 2025
With the participation of Marten Weldon and Roger F Mallina, we are researching the utilization of healthcare spaces to promote patient recovery. Studies have shown how art can play a vital role in the healing process, and with a biophilic perspective, we seek to study the interactions people have with different environments. We are beginning the project at the UTD ArtSci Lab in the Bass School, looking into people’s comfort, stress, interactions, and efficiency in different types of rooms. Eventually, we will take our research to clinical settings and promote the use of art alongside natural elements in spaces that will encourage patient recovery. With each room being a canvas, we hope to inspire wellbeing through our design. An IRB is being filed so we can collect and analyze data as we go forward. If you are interested in being involved, please contact Shreyas Chandra at: Shreyas.Chandra@UTDallas.edu