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Swindon Wide
GRAHAM Art puts heart into a hospital
DfbOnhfllR^ McCALLION Kerrie Lines, a nurse in the theatre unit at the Great Western Hospital,
has reacted to the recent publicity about spending on art in hospitals and
Mobile Hairdresser says there is positive benefit to patient care and recovery from interest-
ing artistic surroundings. She writes:
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All aspects of Portraits Ken White has
completed a sub-
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stantial amount of
Ladies, Gents & Children B ,. Events work for the GWH
An established studio and sees the ben-
M: 07899 663796 with an unrivalled reputation efits of bringing
Tel: 487085 the community
into the hospital
through art.
e: [email protected]
The Barn, 1 1 6 High Street, Blunsdon HisworkforRi-
chard Branson
and his Virgin
companies has
earned acclaim
Over 2,500 sq. ft. of Symphony - for his now famous murals and medical journals. There has been
products for the Artist, o of Flowers paintings. positive feedback that Ken's work
Crafter and Student In early November Ken unveiled is succeeding along these lines.
OF WEST SWINDON
his most recent works: two fasci- The murals stimulate conversation
D.M.C. Main Agency
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for every occasion covery area of the theatre depart- tients and staff alike.
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DIY Framing Supplies Contemporary, traditional Talking with him as he worked. children's recovery area - a beach
and modern designs Ken likened himself to Michel- scene and a mythical castle im-
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arrangements ing for — the community, the pa- that staff can use to distract chil-
Swindon SN2 2PQ tients and the staff. dren from their situation. Reports
Tel/Fax: (01793) 513069 Contact Jacky or Phil on
Describing his motivation, he from recovery staff are already very
Phone for directions. Parking. 01793 615397 or 07929 989793
says. "most of my work is done encouraging.
before I start painting. I have to With hopes of exhibiting his nu-
make sure it is okay because I'm merous railway images and paint-
not here everyday, the users are. ings at the GWH, Ken really is at-
do the work cheap because I think tempting to bring the local commu-
it is for a good cause." nity into the hospital through his art.
CURTAINS TO SATISFY EVERY REQUIREMENT This view lead him to paint 'Coate ,
Water' a colourful mural found at Editors note. Ken wants to make /t
• Free estimating, design and advice c/ear that accusations in the local
the GWH assisted entrance. "Peo-
I ' • • Home visits by appointment ple love it. because they know it," media that he has been paid thou-
• Make-up and fitting service said Ken. "They know the town as sands for his work are very wide of
the mark.
it used to be. It provides a bit of
identity when they come in." Lydiard Park mural unveiled
P1 e eeee,
This sense of identity is invalu- Ken's newest work, a movable
r able to recuperation and health. mural depicting Lydiard House and
The benefits of bringing the com- its park, again full of key refer-
V munity into the hospital and break- ences to the town's history. was
ing down the barriers of illness and unveiled at Intel on 21 November.
health have been documented in Look out for the photo next month.
J!.
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