St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital (SLCH) and local artist Joy Monte have collaborated to bring her artwork to the Pediatric Unit at the hospital’s Newburgh campus. The acrylic-on-canvas paintings are fanciful representations of children’s favorites, including Alice in Wonderland, Jack and the Beanstalk, Pinocchio, Peter Pan and The Wizard of Oz. They convey a spirit of playfulness and whimsy while creating an atmosphere conducive to healing young patients.

                                  

Monte, a New Windsor resident whose repertoire includes projects for fashion and cosmetic giants Lancôme, Burberry and Maybelline, expressed excitement about her partnership with SLCH. “I’ve always been inspired by fairytale and myth, so this project really resonated with me, and St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital was a perfect fit,” she said. “This art is joyful and is meant to engage and inspire children.”