Cairns
/It was great to head back to Cairns and hang out with family in-between commissions…I almost forgot about work for a brief moment soaking up everything the FNQ experience can offer! However I also had an exciting project lined up with the fabulous crew at Cairns & Hinterland Health Service at Cairns base hospital.
The commission entailed of artwork in the Respiratory and Renal Recovery ward in an area frequented by patients, staff and visitors. The chosen design encapsulated a serene vista of the esplanade and local surrounds, homely elements and incorporated the existing railing into the design.
The feedback was great throughout the application process and each day I remained in awe of the medical staff who do such an amazing job. As a contractor I witnessed similarities to working in the education system where staff are genuinely caring, professional and focused on positive outcomes. There was even a patient and carer who regularly checked the progress and were bitter sweet about going home before the mural was completed.
A big thanks goes our to the staff who saw this project come to fruition and I hope the artwork brightens everyones day in the ward.
