Two artworks for tameside General Hospital
Flight of Remembrance
MEMORIAL WALL SCULPTURE FOR THE RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT, TAMESIDE GENERAL HOSPITAL
We were commissioned to conceive a fitting and bespoke memorial to a much loved member of the radiology department, ‘the face of radiology’ who tragically lost her life too soon. We were informed that she was a lover of nature and a loyal member of the British Society for Birds.
Instead of a traditional plaque containing a few words, we have taken the concept to another level by creating a unique piece of artwork, a fitting tribute to someone whose loss to the department is too vast to quantify.
Taking inspiration from a Rowan tree, native birds sit amongst a sphere of foliage and berries that encompasses a tribute to Alexis. Other birds are flying to join them.
APPLE BLOSSOM
ORGAN DONATION WALL SCULPTURE FOR TAMESIDE GENERAL HOSPITAL
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“In collaboration with Tameside & Glossop ICFT NHS, Hospital Art Studio developed a piece of artwork which commemorates those patients who have been cared for on the Trust’s Critical Care Unit and their families, who upheld the wishes of their loved ones to become organ and tissue donors in the event of circumstances occurring which required these wishes to be enacted.
The artwork features natural elements, which symbolise regeneration and rebirth, creating a lasting tribute to everyone that has supported the Trust’s organ donation campaign. The branches of the apple tree are bursting with springtime blossom and over time the names of organ and tissue donors will be added to each flower as a small way to say ‘you are not forgotten and thank you’ to donors and their families.
It is hoped the artwork will inspire conversations and encourage people to think more deeply about organ and tissue donation. The Trust is grateful to Hospital Art Studio for this artwork which captures a sense of life and hopefulness in the design. It is a fitting tribute to the patients and their families who despite their loss were able to support others.”
Trish Cavanagh, Deputy Chief Executive at Tameside General Hospital
“It is absolutely beautiful and brought a tear to my eye.”
Diane Padley, Organ Donation Committee Member. Divisional Governance Support Officer Surgery/Women & Childrens
The artwork was featured in a local newspaper, the Tameside Reporter.
