Paintings in Hospitals presents The HELP Portfolio, an exhibition of artworks by 16 major UK artists produced in aid of 16 charities, on display at University College Hospital from 28th June 2021.

On display from Monday 28^th June, The HELP Portfolio exhibition features a collection of prints by the iconic British designer Margaret Calvert OBE and artists Sue Arrowsmith, Jake and Dinos Chapman, Michael Craig-Martin CBE, Ian Davenport, Nicky Hirst, Idris Khan OBE, Chris Levine, Paul McDevitt, Elizabeth Magill, Annie Morris, Paul Morrison, Remi Rough, Yinka Shonibare CBE, Mathew Weir and Paul Winstanley.

Yinka Shonibare, Thank You, 2020

The HELP Portfolio was conceived and developed during the 2020 Covid-19 lockdowns by artist Sue Arrowsmith, collector Christian Mathews, Jealous Gallery and Print Studio director Dario Illari, and Cristea Roberts Gallery director David Cleaton-Roberts. Sixteen artists donated a print to the portfolio, the sale of which benefits sixteen charities. Each artist personally selected the charity they wished the funds to go to. Artist Ian Davenport selected Paintings in Hospitals as his charity to support. Jealous Gallery has also kindly donated a full portfolio to the Paintings in Hospitals collection so that the artworks can be exhibited in health and care spaces across the UK.

Sue Arrowsmith, The Stars Can Only Get Brighter, 2020

This HELP Portfolio exhibition is a collaborative project between Paintings in Hospitals and uclh arts and heritage.

Sandra Bruce-Gordon FRSA, Director and Chief Executive at Paintings in Hospitals, said:

“The past 16 months have been challenging for us all to say the least. The generous and compassionate donation of proceeds from The HELP Portfolio to Paintings in Hospitals has been a lifeline for our charity and we are also exceedingly grateful for the generous gift of an actual portfolio for our collection. We want to share this joyful gift with patients and healthcare workers. They need our support now more than ever. We are delighted to be able to present this wonderful exhibition of uplifting, inspiring and hopeful art to the people of UCLH.”

Laura Bradshaw, Assistant Arts Curator, uclh arts and heritage, said:

“We’re thrilled to be exhibiting the HELP Portfolio in the Street Gallery at University College Hospital. As a partner institution to Paintings in Hospitals, our hospital community already benefits from the 180 artworks we have on loan from the charity. This temporary exhibition is a welcome addition to the UCLH environment, splashing colour onto the walls and improving staff and patient experience. We hope staff and patients will enjoy viewing the portfolio during its time on display at UCLH.”

Ian Davenport, Uplift, 2020

The HELP Portfolio exhibition will be accompanied by a live digital panel discussion, Art, Compassion, and Collective Action, on 22^nd July 2021. Panellists will include: Sue Arrowsmith, artist; Sandra Bruce-Gordon, Director and Chief Executive at Paintings in Hospitals; Nicky Hirst, artist; Dario Illari, Founder of Jealous Gallery and Print Studio; Christian Mathews, art consultant and collector; Guy Noble, Arts Curator at UCLH. The panel will be hosted by Andrew Hochhauser QC, art collector and Chair of Paintings in Hospitals. Book your place here.

The HELP Portfolio will be on display at UCLH until Wednesday 18th August 2021. 

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