Art brings colour to Epworth

Local Jan Juc artist Jenny Laidlaw has recently launched her newest exhibition in a gallery space with a twist: it’s located inside Epworth Geelong.

Ms Laidlaw said she was aware the state-of-the-art hospital had the Epworth Arts Foundation’s public gallery.

“We were overseas for four months and when I came back I had all this new, original art work that I’d done. I was trying to find a place to put them and exhibit them and thought I’d call Epworth,” she said.

Ms Laidlaw said her exhibition, Friendship is a Flowering Tree, features artworks that are bright, whimsical and happy that appeal to any age group.

“I am hoping that my exhibition enriches, inspires and enlivens patients, staff, medical and nursing students, visitors and the broader community,” she said.

“The exhibition is located in the hospital foyer area on the ground level of Epworth Geelong with 27 of my artworks on display and for sale.”

Ms Laidlaw, represented by Eagles Nest Gallery in Aireys Inlet, works with pen, ink and water colours, and said she’s been drawing for as long as she can remember.

“I’ve got a fine arts degree and I’m a full-time artist. I’m very lucky to be able to do what I love.”

For more information and to see her body of works, head to jennylaidlaw.com.au.