Quentin Blake's illustrations are a symbol of childhood for many people from his beautiful collaborations with Roald Dahl. Blake is more than just The Twits and The BFG though; his range of work is extensive, from picture books to adult fiction and public art. I love it all, but the series that inspired me with my current project is his work for hospitals and hospices. He creates beautiful murals and window transfers in his iconic style to brighten up the stark and sometimes scary worlds of hospitals. This is a lovely example of illustration being used in the community and for a good cause. His work is mainly displayed in children's, maternity and mental health wards; professing the power of art therapy in these sectors of health care.
These are some that he has produced for Elliott's Room in Great Ormond street Children's Hospital. They are designed to create a calm, safe environment for families to spend quiet time together during end-of-life care.
This article in the Guardian explain more about the reasons behind the creation of the room, Blake's approach to the challenge and the change it has made to the lives of families who face losing their child.
http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/may/03/quentin-blake-great-ormond-street-end-of-life
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