Beautiful images of familiar local landscapes now adorn the walls of Ysbyty Gwynedd’s Emergency Department thanks to textile artist Josie Russell.

Josie, who is well-known for her unique designs, is the first artist to donate her images to be used on the walls of the Emergency Department.

The talented artist has kindly donated her images to be used as part of an art project to help create a more welcoming environment for patients and visitors.

She said: “It was wonderful to visit the Emergency Department and to see my designs up on the wall of the new waiting area.

“My textile work is made with a number of different materials so it was the first time I have seen my designs on vinyl wall transfers and I am very impressed!”

Josie, who exhibits her work in a number of galleries in the area, said she was pleased to be able to contribute towards brightening up the new waiting area in the department.

“I always like to help where I can in my local community and it’s really nice to see that the images have helped to bring a bit more colour to the waiting area of the department.

“It will be nice for those who are waiting to be seen for treatment to have some familiar sights to look at which can help take their mind off things,” she added.

Funding for the art project has been made possible by the generous donation of £12,756.00 by the Royal Air Force Valley (RAF). The donation, given to the North Wales NHS Charity, Awyr Las, will also support recliner chairs for our patients living with dementia.

Ysbyty Gwynedd Hospital Director, Meinir Williams said: “We would like to thank Josie for allowing us to use her beautiful images to help brighten up our new waiting area in the department.

“She is incredibly talented and a very inspirational woman and we are very proud to have her work up on our walls.”

Local Artists

The Emergency Department would like to use digital images of local artists work inspired by locations across the region. If you are a local artist that would like to contribute images for consideration, or would like more information about the art project at the Emergency Department you can get in touch for more information by emailing kathryn.cummings2@wales.nhs.uk

Josie Russell with Head of Nursing & Clinical Services at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Sian Hughes-Jones