Wings and Things

Artworks for Trafford General Wards 2, 4 and 6

In response to the Wings and Things Artist-In-Residence at Trafford General Hospital working with both staff and patients in July/August 2016, three artworks were created about the four seasons. One artwork is to be located on each of three wards as resources the Activity Coordinators can use to engage with the patients, particularly those living with dementia.

VIEW WINGS AND THINGS WORKSHOPS

I have observed the work that Kate does and her creative forms of caring. Kate’s sessions include storytelling, exploring her fantastic collage objects, and at the centre is the opportunity to create and make using a range of materials and the opportunity to share and have conversations. Throughout the sessions, patients were often smiling, laughing, or busily focused on their creation.

Dr Nuala Morse

Research Associate, Not So Grim up North, Whitworth Art Gallery, University of Manchester

Artist Kate Eggleston-Wirtz is a delight to work with, her contribution to the hospital sessions bring creativity and colour into an otherwise cold and clinical environment. There is no shortage of fun and laughter too. Kate’s empathy for patients, kindness to visitors and enthusiasm with staff ensures that all have a chance to join in.

Wendy Gallagher

Arts and Health Partnership Manager, The Whitworth Art Gallery

Throughout the sessions, patients were often smiling, laughing, or busily focused on their creation.

Dr Nuala Morse

Research Associate, Not So Grim up North, Whitworth Art Gallery, University of Manchester

Work with Kate...

Kate facilitates engaging multi-media creative sessions with older people and people with memory issues. She creates fascinating reminiscence resources in response to participatory work.

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