Rhythms of Spring, 2026
114.5 x 70.5 cm (small window)
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Rhythms of Spring explores how nature and daylight can positively affect our well-being. Grady's "stained glass effect" installation fills the large windows in Northwick Park Hospital's Multi-Faith Room with a vibrant pattern of organic shapes. The shapes use a palette of natural tones in yellow, blue and green transparent vinyl that overlap to create a deepening of tones. Entering the room you are met by the soft glow of coloured light which falls onto the edges of the surrounding walls. The south-east facing windows filter sunlight beams to cast colourful shadows from late morning to mid afternoon. The rays of light create a sense of warmth and peace connecting to the spiritual nature of the space.
The designs use evocative colours that allow the viewer to draw a connection to nature. Their forms are open to interpretation; they use a shape that could be considered a petal, leaf or seed. Are they floating within or falling across the panes of glass? The clusters have a rhythmic flow and collect in groups that allow an interaction with light that extends beyond the windows holding them in place. The Multi-Faith Room plays an important role for the wider hospital community offering a place of sanctuary, worship and community for visitors during their time at Northwick Park Hospital.