Art students paint mural for Rockinghorse Children’s Charity

The Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital in Brighton got a splash of colour with a new safari-themed mural. Painted by Sussex Downs College students Lydia Duursma, Felix Scott, Jasmine Corkhill and Jamie Hildick-Smith, the project took a week to complete and is now an uplifting source of colour on the Critical Care Ward. Sand was also mixed in with the paint, to add a textural element for patients to enjoy.

James DiBiase, course leader of the Art & Design Diploma at the College said of the project, “This is the third year running that Art & Design Diploma students from Sussex Downs College have designed and produced a truly outstanding mural for the Alex. The students worked with a strong level of professionalism, engaging with the whole process with positive energy, enthusiasm and high levels of creativity.

Student Jamie Hildick-Smith, described painting the mural as a “Great experience. It was a lot of fun to work with Rockinghorse and the Alex on this project. It was so rewarding creating a mural that has received so much positive feedback and support, and all for a great cause. I hope it has really brightened up the hospital.