Community art project -
Be part of Nepean Hospital history

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Come along to one of several free workshops on 1-2 September 2024 to create your very own superhero with 'healing powers' as part of a community art project for Stage 2 of the $1 billion Nepean Redevelopment.

Led by renowned artist, Vipoo Srivilasa, “Power Healer Superhero Project” brings community together over four drawing workshops to explore the healing power of stories, experiences and imagination. The top 10 drawings will be collated by Vipoo into a singular design to create a dynamic, amphitheatre-like community gathering space in the arrival staircase leading to the main entrance of the new hospital building, made of ceramic tiles, in the signature style of this celebrated Thai / Australian artist.

“Art has a special healing power. Using this idea as a starting point, I would love to see how the community is inspired to create superheroes we can incorporate into the hospital redevelopment.
 
“I would like participants to consider their superheroes unique abilities. It might be the ability to lift the spirits of any patient or heal injuries with one touch,” Mr Srivilasa said. (Pictured left)
 
The top 10 superheroes will be incorporated into the public art design of the new Stage 2 Tower which is currently under construction.  

 

The community is invited to attend a drawing workshop on:
Sunday 1 September and Monday 2 September
Location: Penrith Regional Gallery, Studio 1, 86 River Road, Emu Plains
Times:  9:30 am-11:00 am, 11:30 am-1:00 pm, 1:30 pm-3:00 pm

Participants of all ages are welcome to attend. Attendance is free but booking is important to confirm a space.  Book here. Walk-ins are welcome if space is available.

Take this opportunity to be part of hospital history! See you there.

Stage 1

Stage 2

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