In an effort to increase activities for patients, visitors and even staff, a colouring in book has been produced for for use at Parkes and Forbes Hospitals featuring work by artists from throughout the NSW Central West.
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Called ‘Colour’ the free colouring-in book has been designed to provide a calming, mindful activity for those who spend time in hospital.
“A group of artists imagined a colouring in book that they would like to colour: one that provides diverse opportunities; a variety of styles and is representative of local artist’s work; a book that extends the idea of colouring in,” Arts OutWest arts and health coordinator Christine McMillan said.
“This colouring in book presents a range of options, from very detailed works with hard edged outlines, to sketches which offer open ended possibilities for colouring.
Sometimes the colouring need not involve being inside the lines,” Ms McMillan said.
Ten artists from across the Arts OutWest region were asked to contribute two art works each.
The designs reflect each of the artist’s unique styles, including four works from Aboriginal artists.
Work by Parkes artists Robert Clegg and Robyn Morrissey features in the book.
Other artists with work featured in ‘Colour’ are Melissa Barber of Canowindra, Eryn Mullins of Condobolin, Shani Nottingham of Cowra, Jane Tonks of Orange, Karen Tooth of Condobolin, Scott ‘Sauce’ Towney of Peak Hill, Heather Pike of Orange and Bob Sutor of Lithgow.
The limited print run of ‘Colour’ will be available free of charge, with small packets of coloured pencils at the Parkes and Forbes Hospitals for staff, visitors and patients.
Purchases of ‘Colour’ will also be available from Arts OutWest by phoning (02) 6338 4657 or artsoutwest@csu.edu.au.
The income from sales will support ongoing Arts and Health programs.
The ‘Colour’ project is an Arts OutWest and Lachlan Health Service Culture and Arts initiative as part of the Lachlan Health Service Culture and Arts Program.
The Lachlan Health Service project team engaged regional arts development organisation Arts OutWest to integrate culture and arts into the Forbes and Parkes Hospital redevelopments.
The NSW Government provided $113.7 million to redevelop the Forbes Hospital and build a new Parkes Hospital.
A component of this funding was used to help deliver the Lachlan Health Service Culture and Arts Program.
