Community art Castle Fine Art’s ongoing support for BirminghamWomen’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
During the last year, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the mental health and wellbeing of millions of people across the UK, especially those working within the NHS. Following a study that revealed engaging with artwork can help to improve wellbeing and decrease feelings of anxiety by 71%, Castle Fine Art has transformed the antenatal corridor of Birmingham Women’s Hospital.
Sarah-Jane Marsh, CEO at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, gave her thoughts during the official unveiling of the community corridor: “We know the difference that the environment we create makes to our patients and their families when they visit us here at the hospital, Art is such an important factor, and we are so pleased and proud to have this fantastic installation in our main corridor – the corridor where thousands of women and their families walk every week. This artwork will make such a difference for so many people, for many years to come.” Janette Vyse, the Project Lead for Arts within the Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Trust, added: “We’re simply blown away by the generous donation from Castle Fine Art. Art forms an important part of our hospitals, it can really help to improve the experience of our patients, whether that’s helping them to feel relaxed, lift their spirits or provide a distraction from treatment. It also improves the well-being of our staff and gives a sense of pride in their working environment, as they
walk up and down the corridors, and throughout the wards.” Castle Fine Art has had a long and dedicated relationship with the Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity, having named the Trust as its chosen charity partner over three years ago. Since their partnership began, Castle Fine Art has consistently raised funds for the Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and was this year honoured as one of the charity’s ‘100 Heroes’. Ian Weatherby-Blythe, Group Managing Director of Castle Fine Art, commented on the latest project with the charity: “We are so happy to have such a prosperous partnership with Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity. As a company, we truly believe in the positive impact that art can have in improving mental wellbeing, and we have always been so grateful for the support that we have received from the hospital in delivering this message. We are absolutely delighted with how the installation has turned out, and we hope that it brings joy to all who walk by and see the artwork chosen by our team”.
The new exhibition has been curated to foster the hospital’s
message of promoting a sense of hope and peace
amongst patients and staff. The brand-new installation includes works from several of your favourite artists, including Nic Joly, Scarlett Raven, Richard Rowan and Bob Barker. By incorporating fine art into the corridor, Castle Fine Art hopes to make the clinical environment a place of distraction, healing, and wellbeing with the hospital’s new gallery. From peaceful landscapes to bold abstract images, the collection makes for the perfect viewing for all staff and visitors.
Ace of Diamonds Giclée on Glass | Edition of 150 Image size 61cm x 76cm | Framed size 79cm x 94cm £995 Framed Ace of Clubs Giclée on Glass | Edition of 150 Image size 61cm x 76cm | Framed size 79cm x 94cm £995 Framed Ace of Spades Giclée on Glass | Edition of 150 Image size 61cm x 76cm | Framed size 79cm x 94cm £995 Framed
Set of Four £3,250 Framed
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