Commissions
St Oswalds Hospice - Continuing Bonds
Leanne always seeks to make work which has a positive impact. Portraist with Purpose- Continuing Bonds is a project in collaboration with renowned North East hospice, St Oswalds. Leanne worked closely with 12 families whose loved ones have died at the hospice and other family members who access their services. She painted portraits of the 12 individuals with an aim of helping the families with the continuing bonds of their loved ones. The whole process has been documented. The work culminated in an exhibition during dying matters week 2024 at the Civic Centre Newcastle, the documentary film is shown alongside, this can also be viewed here.
Here is what the St Oswalds team have to say…
"Leanne is a pleasure to work with. Aside from her undeniable talent as a portrait artist, the kindness and encouragement she showed our participants was beautiful to watch and her innate ability to say the right thing at the right time was perfect for such an emotive project".
If you wish to host this exhibition, discuss a similar project or commission a portrait contact Leanne here.
