Talley Fisher's Flight over the Susquehanna, brings nature into the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center..
Triangular elements suspended from the ceiling work to bring nature indoors.

FLIGHT OVER THE SUSQUEHANNA

2021

Inspired by nature and the wonder of the Susquehanna River, hundreds of metallic elements come together to form a dazzling array.

Healthcare

ARTIST’S INSIGHT: I often use nature as a source of inspiration for my sculptures including memories of childhood summers by the Susquehanna. For this piece, I focused on the glimmering light of the sun on the water, leaves cascading from the trees, and birds dancing overhead. It is a companion piece to Susquehanna Reverie, which was installed in 2012 on the UPMC Williamsport Campus on the other side of town. The two sculptures bear similar composition, unifying the campuses and elevating the experience of the patient.

CLIENT: UPMC Susquehanna Health System, Hillman Cancer Center, Williamsport, PA
MATERIAL: Anodized and Powder Coated Perforated Aluminum, Stainless Steel Bead Chain
DIMENSIONS: 37′ L x 9′ W x 8′ H

BEHIND THE SCENES

Using a spider lift to install Flight Over the Susquehanna.
Talley and Olivia installing Flight Over the Susquehanna.
Artist Talley Fisher installing hanging elements of Flight Over the Susquehanna.