St Oswalds Hospice
Continuing Bonds
Leanne always seeks to create work that has a positive impact. Portraits with Purpose – Continuing Bonds was created in collaboration with renowned North East charity St Oswald’s Hospice.
Leanne worked closely with 12 families, some of whom had lost loved ones cared for by the hospice and others who continue to access its services. Through a series of 12 portraits, the project explored the idea of ‘continuing bonds’ – the connections we maintain with those we love after they have died.
The families were involved throughout the creative process, which was documented on film, capturing their stories and the development of each portrait.
The project culminated in an exhibition at Newcastle Civic Centre during Dying Matters Week 2024, where the portraits were exhibited alongside the documentary film. You can watch the film here.
From the St Oswald’s team
“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 are interested in hosting the exhibition, developing a similar project with Leanne, or commissioning a portrait, get in touch here.
