When St. Anthony Hospital in Shawnee, Oklahoma sought a meaningful way to honor two beloved physicians, Color Works was entrusted with transforming their legacy into a timeless work of art. The result was Honoring Life—a bronze sculpture created to celebrate not only the lives and service of two dedicated OBGYNs, but also the generations of mothers and children they cared for throughout their careers.

Color Works provided full project management and art procurement services, guiding the project from conception to installation. After careful artist selection, the team partnered with bronze sculptor Denise Ford of The Bronze Palette to bring the vision to life. The resulting piece, Honoring Life, embodies warmth, grace, and the deep relational care that defined these physicians’ practice. Installed just outside the labor and delivery unit on the hospital’s second floor, the sculpture greets families and staff daily, serving as both memorial and inspiration.

Color Works collaborated closely with hospital administrators, facilities staff, and the artist to design a secure and elegant display method that balanced public accessibility with preservation needs. Every decision—from scale and patina to placement and lighting—was made to evoke reflection, respect, and hope.

• Created a permanent legacy installation aligned with hospital mission and values
• Enhanced the new wing’s identity with a meaningful and visually powerful focal point
• Elevated patient and staff experience through art that connects emotionally and symbolically
• Demonstrated the hospital’s commitment to community, history, and compassionate care

Explore how custom art and thoughtful project management can create lasting value for your healthcare environments. Connect with our team to learn how Color Works transforms commemoration into enduring design impact.