Artwork to cheer up patients
Art exhibitions to relax patients at Dudley's Russells Hall hospital are in full bloom after colourful floral designs and high-quality craftwork were put on show in corridors and entrance areas. Art exhibitions to relax patients at Dudley's Russells Hall hospital are in full bloom after colourful floral designs and high-quality craftwork were put on show in corridors and entrance areas. The displays include an exhibition by Kingswinford artist Helen Owen featuring botanical prints and fabric art. The artist has also created a "garden party" themed installation in the main entrance using the shapes of garden furniture redefined through textile stretching. The summer exhibitions also feature a display called Illuminated Manuscripts, by John Wheeler, who is a volunteer illuminator at Harvington Hall in Kidderminster. Read the full story in the Express & Star.
The displays include an exhibition by Kingswinford artist Helen Owen featuring botanical prints and fabric art.
The artist has also created a "garden party" themed installation in the main entrance using the shapes of garden furniture redefined through textile stretching.
The summer exhibitions also feature a display called Illuminated Manuscripts, by John Wheeler, who is a volunteer illuminator at Harvington Hall in Kidderminster.
His pieces take their inspiration from mid-15th century art, using materials and tools that were used by monks of that time to create intricate handwritten texts.
Alongside the manuscript work, the Lace Guild has provided a collection of lace, tools and materials of national importance donated by enthusiasts.
Mrs Owen said: "Currently my main creative areas are digital prints and textile panels. My textile work involves stretching or manipulating patterned fabric over a structural support, revealing sensory stimulating patterns."
The exhibition will be completed by a number of embroidery pieces finely stitched by Ludmilla Hambruk.
Hospital arts officer Jo Nadan said: "We believe that by bringing a broad range of art into the hospital we are helping patients and visitors understand the spiritual benefits art can bring to the healing process. It also allows members of the public who may not usually have the opportunity, to view a variety of artworks in unusual settings."
