Biophilia, n.
Art Space Gallery, Atrium, Royal Bournemouth Hospital,
Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, Dorset BH7 7HA
1 July - 14 August 2026
Exhibition in conjunction with Dorset Visual Arts, The Arborealists and Royal Bournemouth Hospital, hosted by Art Space Gallery
Biophilia, n. : A love or empathy with the natural world, especially when seen as a human instinct
This diverse exhibition, which focuses on our relationship to the natural world and creative health and wellbeing, moves to Royal Bournemouth Hospital, after showing at Dorset County Hospital, Royal United Hospital Bath and Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton
This specially-expanded show features over 60 works from members of The Arborealists, Dorset Visual Arts and other selected artists responding to the theme Biophilia, with a particular focus on trees, woodland, hedgerows and commons.
Wellbeing and biophilia are important to all of us but particularly in a hospital setting where many are unable to get outside. By visually representing biophilia, or ‘bringing the outside in’, the exhibiting artists hope to uplift the environment and support staff and patient wellbeing.
Thank you to Arts in Hospital, Art at the Heart of the RUH and Art for Life for supporting the project so far.
image: Judith Jones