The Ruthin-based artist, Ann Bridges RCA, was artist-in residence at Ysgol Rhiwabon for a period in 2004, as part of the Arts in Health Initiative. Ms Bridges helped Year8 pupils to produce ten pieces of artwork for the Shooting Stars Unit at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.

Using oil based inks, hand cut stencils and hand rollers, the students designed and printed vibrantly coloured squares and lettering on the theme of Celebration.

The residency involved working with all the year eight pupils, in the school's Art Department , and with Lisa Moore, Head of Art. As well as producing framed artworks for the consultancy rooms at the hospital, the pupils created a large number of artworks to be displayed within their school building.

The residency was arranged and funded through Wrexham Arts Education and Development Service and Denbighshire County Council's Arts in Health Strategy. The project received funding from the Arts Council of Wales through the Wrexham AEDS.

The Shooting Stars Unit was officially opened by HRH Duke of York 2005, attended by pupils from the project.



You can see, and read about, more of Ann Bridges work on her web site: www.ann-bridges.com