The New Arrival

Paintings in Hospitals Scotland (PiHS), the charity which puts works of art into hospitals and healthcare centres throughout Scotland, commissioned this new work in 2003 for its highly regarded collection of contemporary art. Entitled “The New Arrival”, the commission addressed the need for more works in the PiHS collection of relevance to Scotland’s ethnic minorities. It was made been possible with the help of the Scottish Arts Council and very generous support from the Asian community itself including two businesses: Free World Trading Ltd, Margaret Best Optometrist and several individuals, along with other individuals from the wider community.

The painting celebrates the South Asian community in Scotland through a cheerful depiction of a modern Asian family with their newborn baby, being seen off by the staff of a Scottish hospital and by some of those who have supported the commission. These include the colourful Baron Singh of Lesmahagow, wearing his famous Singh tartan, and the Chairman of The Friends of Paintings in Hospitals Scotland, the charity which raises funds for PiHS.

“I feel that paintings not only enhance otherwise bleak surroundings but are also an essential part of the healing process” Baron Singh, sponsor of the Singh sisters’ painting.

 

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