Art project shows the joyful side of Highland Hospice
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Images were projected onto the Highland Hospice building in Inverness to celebrate its magical side.
Laura Johnston-Scott, the hospice’s therapeutic arts co-ordinator, has been working with artist and film-maker Graeme Rodgers and musician Dave Martin on the project which was called Making the Invisible Visible.
She said: “The project aim is to showcase a side of the hospice that not everyone gets to see, particularly if they have never experienced our care.
“Although the building can be a sad place at times, there is a whole other side to it involving laughter, jokes, camaraderie and happiness.
“Anyone who has experience of the hospice can verify that it can be a truly magical place.
“I have spent the past month working with Graeme and Dave interviewing patients, staff and volunteers about their experience of Highland Hospice. It has been a thoroughly satisfying project to work on as well as being extremely emotional at times.”
During the project people could see portraits of those who were interviewed which were visible in the windows of the building for the five days.
Ms Johnston-Scott said: “During this event the imagery was accompanied by our soundtrack, which was from the audio from the interviews.
“While spaces at the event were limited, due to current restrictions, we also live-streamed the launch on the Highland Hospice Facebook page, so everyone could see it. It was also possible to get a good view from across the River Ness.
“A video of the event will also be available on our website at a future date.”
