Illustrations for health. I was approached by the team at the NICU in Leeds General Infirmary to produce large scale wall vinyl’s to brighten up the wards. There are five wards in total, all are in the process of being installed this year. Stay tuned as I update with the rooms and corridor designs as they are installed!
The jungle room is up and the woodland room is too. Bryn’s Wall takes a prominent position in the woodland room - Bryn is the name of a baby who was cared for in the NICU. Bryn’s parents fundraised so that this project could go ahead and his name, hill and wall will forever look over the staff and children being looked after on this ward.
I felt so honoured to be asked to create this artwork, in such an important space.
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The children have to stay in the hospital overnight while the parents normally have to return home. This can be a nerve-wrecking time, being apart from their newborns. Muslin cloths can be used as a bonding tool in this situation, the parents can leave their scent on the muslins which can be used to comfort and clean the babies when the parents are away. I thought that taking the illustrations around the rooms and printing them on to muslins would be a way for the patients to connect with the illustrations on the ward, but also as a way to feel comfort in an anxious time.