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March Arts 2022 –
Festival celebrates art in healthcare
Aboriginal artist Lee Hampton’s latest work is
all about connection.
“The inspiration behind the artworks was to
represent Concord Hospital and its services,”
he said.
The painting – which Lee describes as urban
Aboriginal art – depicts an aerial view of Concord
and surrounding suburbs, showing the reach
of the hospital and the services’ links with the
community.
“They are actually spread out because you have
a lot of out-[patient] services where you’re going
into homes for patients. It’s going out into the
community,” Lee, whose Aboriginal heritage can
be traced to three clans – Wodi Wodi, Worimi and
Yuin said.
The painting is one of three artworks Sydney Local
Health District commissioned him to create for the
new Clinical Services Building at the hospital.
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The building will also feature a mural hand
painted by Rachel Stone and major works by
Alesandro Ljubicic and Tim Maguire.
Maguire’s floral artwork will include a
remembrance poppy, painted on aluminium,
and will be the centrepiece of the new main
concourse area.
For many, the District’s annual celebration of
arts in healthcare, March Arts, will provide the
first opportunity to view them.
“The Arts make a powerful contribution to
the health and wellbeing of our patients, their
families, our staff and the community. March Arts
highlights the benefits of integrating the arts into
the design and delivery of our services, facilities
and hospitals,” Dr Teresa Anderson, the District’s
Chief Executive said.
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