Julie’s residency took place over four Wednesdays at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital and was very successful, both in terms of the work created and the enhanced patient experience. Over 60 patients took part and many commented on their reduced levels of stress.
Patients in the Haematology Department waiting room were invited to contribute to an art installation by working with artist Julie Dodd to create vine leaves out of recycled plastic milk bottles.
“I am an installation artist and I mainly work with paper but I also recycle other discarded materials to form installations, bringing a new life and meaning to them. I focus a lot of my attention on environmental issues and use my art practice as a platform to reflect my concerns of our consumption and environmental responsibility.
My artwork is based on repetition and is inspired by pattern and shape found in nature. I work in multiples, which I use to mimic life, growth and regeneration. The processes involved in making my work are as important if not more important sometimes than the finished product.”
– Julie Dodd