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( Last Updated: 19-11-2010 )
Six budding artists from Cornwall are showcasing their work in a very different location.
The children are the winners of Midas Construction’s art competition to brighten up the hoardings of the new children’s hospice, Little Harbour in Porthpean, and that is where their pictures are now exhibited.
Keira Nicholas aged two from Liskeard, Joeley Burton aged four from Carharrack, Deanna Nicholas aged seven from Liskeard, Louise Hardman aged seven from Carharrack, Keely Kuhnzack-Richards aged eight from Padstow, and Caitlin Trevithick aged nine from Penzance visited Little Harbour on Saturday (13th November) to see their winning artworks on display and receive their awards from artist John Dyer.
Artist John Dyer, who helped judge the art competition, says:
“The children’s art on the theme of ‘Little Harbour’ was fantastic! The children have really produced some joyful paintings and drawings. I spotted lots of my seagulls and mermaids in the pictures too! The standard of the entries was really very good with excellent use of colour and some great composition. It was so hard to only be able to select six for the final display.
“Congratulations to the children and especially the winning six who should feel especially proud of their support for this important project. Seeing the hospice being constructed was a very emotional experience for me and it is impossible to be involved with a project like this without it making a deep impact on ones heart and soul.”
Building work is well underway at Cornwall’s first children’s hospice, Little Harbour. Funds permitting, it is due to open to families with life-limited children by the end of next year, and will be a ‘home from home’ where they can enjoy making the most of the precious time they have together.
Kevin Bate from Midas Construction, says:
“We have been so impressed with the response and the quality of the entries that we will be considering a similar approach on future projects. Our image is very important to us and the artwork has certainly enhanced the site entrance and it feels entirely appropriate to the scheme.”
Bernadette Thoreau, Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser for Children’s Hospice South West, adds:
“We aim to make the most of short and precious lives and hope that Little Harbour is often filled with the sound of laughter and joy. The lovely, colourful ‘Little Harbour’ pictures really capture what we’re about.”
To find out more about Children’s Hospice South West’s Precious Lives Appeal, and the many different ways in which you can help, visit www.chsw.org.uk or to book a visit to see the progress of the Little Harbour building phone 01872 261166.