The Picnic at Trinity Hospice
© Cristina Rodriguez
Ref: CR04-07
Title: The Picnic at Trinity Hospice
Year: 2004
Medium: Oil on linen
Size: 137 x 195 cm
Permanent collection of Trinity Hospice, London, UK
Collections: Paintings Inspired by London
Streatham, Clapham & Dulwich Post
'Gift of painting brightens hospice'
'Gift of painting brightens hospice'
A renowned Colombian artist has donated one of her paintings to Trinity Hospice in Clapham. Cristina Rodriguez helped hang the piece –The Picnic at Trinity Hospice– in the reception area on Friday. Cristina studied at The Slade School of Fine Arts in London and has held exhibitions in various countries over the last 16 years.
Her South American background has influenced her confident use of bright oil colours. Cristina said: " The Picnic at Trinity Hospice" is a tribute to life. It is inspired by attending the Trinity Hospice Summer Open Day, an event at which joy and music co-exist with corners of quiet reflection.'
Anne Hooper, the chief executive of the hospice, was delighted with the gift. She said: 'We are thrilled that Cristina has donated this painting to the hospice. It is an impressive painting that is full of colour and feeling. By hanging it in our reception area it will be enjoyed by patients, staff and everyone who visits the hospice.'
The hospice, which is thought to be the oldest in Britain, provides care for those with terminal illnesses. Patients are cared for in Trinity's in-patient unit, in its day centre or at home by a team of dedicated home care nurses.
Richard Evans
13th of February, 2003
“I have been painting professionally since 1986.I have fully devoted myself to painting since then. I look back at my work and I feel so proud of my paintings. I feel so proud of my discipline, my talent, my inspiration. I paint about the fragility and the beauty that surrounds us. I paint about all that needs to be protected and cherished. I feel very honored that after so many years painting, I still feel nervous and excited when I´m beginning a new painting. I have never compromised my paintings, nor my visions, and this attitude has kept the energy of inspiration flowing at ease through me. The next generation look at us for inspiration and I know that my paintings inspire many people and give them true joy and true hope. My life has been worth living by being constantly faithful to my work and my ethos as a human being.”
“My paintings are unique, they are perfect, they are a gem.They are immensely valuable artistically and financially.”
Cristina Rodriguez
