Patients, families, carers, staff, volunteers and local community groups have come together to create a unique collaborative artwork at The Prince of Wales Hospice.

The project, called The Bigger Picture, was designed to give everyone connected to the Hospice the opportunity to be part of a shared creative experience.

Led by Wellbeing volunteer Wendy Ronaldson, the project was inspired by David Hockney’s Arrival of Spring in Woldgate.

The artwork was split into 165 numbered sections, with each participant recreating their own tile using materials including paints, crayons and felt-tip pens .

The pieces were then reassembled into the completed artwork.

Participants included inpatients, outpatients, family members, friends, carers, staff and community groups.

Speaking on the project, Wendy said: “The most memorable part of the project was seeing people encourage one another to get involved.

"Many participants started by saying they weren’t artistic, but once they began, conversations flowed naturally, and people became really engaged in what they were creating.

"As the completed artwork started to emerge, there was a real sense of excitement and pride. It showed how individual contributions can come together to create something truly special.”

The artwork aims to celebrate the sense of connection, compassion and support that sits at the heart of the Hospice community.

Jo Dunford, wellbeing lead at The Prince of Wales Hospice, said: “The project highlights the positive role creative activities can play within hospice care.

"By encouraging self- expression and participation, projects like The Bigger Picture can help create moments of connection, achievement and reflection for people facing challenging circumstances.”