Cornwall resident Jason Sauvé, who donated one of his pieces, entitled Tree of Hope, worked in nursing for several years before transitioning into the world of art. He’s pictured with his donation. — supplied photo
Brightening the day of Chemotherapy Unit visitors people through my art.”
The staffs at the Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) were more than pleased with the donation. “We hope it does brighten the day of those visiting the unit, for years to come,” declared Jeanette Despatie, president and chief executive officer of the CCH. “The hospital reaction was great, also instrumental in choosing a fitting showcase frame, plaque and display area where it can be easily seen,” said Sauvé. “Giving back where I can is something that’s been taught to me, and the research is clear in showing that our minds and emotions have a huge role to play in our health.” The artist only recently began selling his art pieces online; although he’s stressed, he’s always been an artist at heart. “I started selling my work through social media and
online art channels, around September,” he admitted. “It’s always been on the backburner, but I felt like the time was right to pursue it more seriously and it’s been a huge blessing. There’s so much inspiration around us.” Prints and original pieces of Sauvé’s art are available on www.saatchiart.com/ jasonsauve and on his official website: www. jasonsauve.com as well as on instagram www.instagram.com/jason_sauve_art The Chemotherapy unit at Cornwall Hospital has begun treating patients with genitourinary (which affects the urinary tract) and lung cancers, and with experience and proficiency, the services will expand to other cancer types. Pictured is Sauvé with his donated piece.
FRANCIS RACINE francis.racine@eap.on.ca
The piece is adorned with several different colors, all of them lively. When asked what the inspiration was for his Tree of Hope , he explained that it symbolizes inspiration and strength. “I wanted to portray a warmbright healing sense,” he said. “To see something bright and colourful can literally shift a person’s day!” The artist also stressed that it wasn’t a hard piece to complete, but it did require some pre-planning to come up with a fitting message and concept. One that Sauvé highlights as “simple yet embodies the connection with the energy around us (...) I went with a palette knife approach for the burst of colors and chose oils for their richness,” explained the artist.
Thanks to a local artist, patients attending the new Cornwall Hospital Chemotherapy Unit can enjoy a beautiful piece of artwork when spending time in the waiting room. Cornwall resident Jason Sauvé, who donated one of his pieces, titled Tree of Hope , worked in nursing for several years before transitioning into the world of art. “In being that I work in health care, I had heard through amutual friend about the new chemotherapy unit,” he said. “It seemed a great opportunity, as a communitymember and as an artist, to respectfully donate to the cause and to be able to positively reach
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