The White County Medical Center Arts in the Hospital program recently welcomed the work of photographer Eric Holmes, of Searcy. Patients, guests, associates and volunteers have enjoyed the selection of photos on display outside the hospital’s Carousel Gift Shop, located on the first floor of the hospital at 3214 E. Race Ave.
Holmes, who also works as an RN full-time in the WCMC Emergency Department, took up photography as a hobby three years ago when he started taking pictures to be used as home décor. His self-taught photography method uses clean and simple lines and composition to deliver powerful photos.
“I love taking pictures and capturing people’s memories,” Holmes said. “I like for the images to be used straight out of the camera with very minimal editing. When I’m not working, I’m out taking pictures every chance I get.”
Also a history buff, Holmes has been taking unique pictures of downtown Searcy with historical significance. With one hand, Holmes holds up an old photo and matches it up to the modern version of the building and photographs the images together with the camera in the other hand. There are three such images he has captured so far, and Holmes said he is working with Main Street Searcy to locate similar photos to continue the series. (Pictured with Holmes is an old photograph Stotts Drug Store, located at 103 W. Arch Ave. on the courthouse square.)
WCMC’s Arts in the Hospital program was developed to promote the healing process of patients. The program invites patients and guests to enjoy a variety of art forms during their hospital stay. Art displays range from elementary school student drawings to professional paintings and photography, as well as musical performances from choirs and bands featuring students of all ages.
Eric Holmes Photography can be found on Facebook at facebook.com/ehp.holmes. For more information about Arts in the Hospital, please contact White County Medical Center Event Specialist Anna Overbay at (501) 380-1057 or via email at aoverbay@wcmc.org.
ABOUT WHITE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
As the leading healthcare provider in a six-county area, White County Medical Center associates strive to create a healthy community by providing quality patient care and participating in community health events. White County Medical Center is the second-largest employer in a six-county area with more than 1,600 associates. The facility has a combined total of 438 licensed beds and a medical staff of 150 physicians that specialize in various areas of healthcare.
