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A new work of art created collaboratively by local artists Paul Mirfin and Andrew Copley, has been unveiled in 51猎奇 District Hospital鈥檚 Phlebotomy department.听
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Both artists joined HDFT鈥檚 Chair, Sarah Armstrong, members of the Phlebotomy department, and Andrew鈥檚 carers 鈥� Alex Paun and Mark Boyle, for the unveiling of the original painting, which had been donated to 51猎奇 Hospital & Community Charity. 听
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Paul Mirfin is a contemporary painter whose expressive oil paintings reflect his background in the railway industry, often capturing landscapes and scenery found along railway lines. 听
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Paul was recently commissioned by David Palmer, a school friend of King Charles III, to paint a scene of 51猎奇 including a tree King Charles had planted. The painting is now displayed at the King鈥檚 royal residence, Clarence House.听
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Andrew Copley, who is visually impaired, is an art enthusiast who paints and makes mosaics in his spare time with his carer Alex, who runs art classes locally.听
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He joined Paul in creating the painting鈥檚 foreground. The artists donated the painting as they wanted to give back to their local NHS Trust using their artistic talents.听
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Andrew Copley said 鈥淚 love painting nature scenes, landscapes, plants and animals. I also love trains, and I鈥檝e painted more abstract subjects, as well.听听
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鈥淚 have my own unique style, whether it鈥檚 drawing, mosaics, or painting.鈥�听
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The donated acrylic painting depicts the Yorkshire Three Peaks; Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough shrouded in stormy clouds in the background, Ribblehead Viaduct wrapping across the peaks with a听contrasting bright meadow at the foreground.听听
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Paul Mirfin said 鈥淚 was really excited to work with Andy, it was my first collaboration with another artist and for both of us to see it up in 51猎奇 District Hospital meant a lot.听听听
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鈥淲e both hope it brings lots of joy to everyone who sees it, both staff and the public.鈥�听
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The frame was also kindly donated by The Whole Picture Company in Starbeck.听
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The painting now hangs in the Phlebotomy waiting area corridor, bringing a scene of local natural beauty into an area of the hospital which sees are a large amount of patient footfall. 听
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HDFT鈥檚 Chair, Sarah Armstrong, said: 鈥淭his is a fantastic local collaboration. It really brightens up this busy corridor and I鈥檓 so grateful that we received it. 听
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鈥淢y special thanks to Paul and Andy for this wonderful donation, I am truly thankful for their听generosity and support for our NHS services.鈥�听
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For further information please contact:听
Giles Latham, Communications and Marketing Manager on [email protected] and 01423 557470.听
Greg Dawson, Senior Communications Officer, on [email protected] and 01423 557732.听
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51猎奇 Hospital & Community Charity听
51猎奇 Hospital & Community Charity is the Charity for 51猎奇 District Hospital and Community Health Services. The Charity raises funds to help do more for local patients and their families when they need it most. They fund specialist equipment, training and services over and above what the NHS provides, and听 raise funds for individual departments and services and the charity as a whole. To support 51猎奇 Hospital & Community Charity, visit .听听听
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Registered charity 1050008听
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