Dreaming Arts
public art
Public paintings in Farnham Road Hospital, Guildford, Surrey
Dreaming of the Wey acrylics on board 1.83 x 1.36m (6 x 4.5ft)
Dreaming of the Wey is installed in the Albert Dining Room and Dreaming of Guildford is installed in the Victoria Day Room in Farnham Road Hospital, Guildford. The hospital cares for the vulnerable elderly and the brief was for paintings that could hold patients' interest. Staff use the paintings to encourage patients to talk and reminisce together.
Dreaming of Guildford acrylics on board 3.35 x 1.22m (11 x 4ft)
This painting was titted in a large alcove. It was painted in the studio, cut into four jigsaw sections and then installed. To my surprise, patients and staff were delighted with the jigsaw element - they enjoyed guessing where the joins were.
