3 beautiful murals by @susie9hamilton now lead up through the central staircase at the new Springfield Hospital @swlstg in South London. ‘My Cottage becomes a Universe’ was produced after a series of six workshops at Seacole Ward, the Recovery College at Springfield and @courtauld. Taking Lu Yun’s poem ‘The Valley Wind’, which explores themes of deep reflection and peace in solitude as a starting point, participants were invited to create self portraits of themselves and explore the idea of environments they felt safe in. The artwork begins with a lone figure at the base of the painting in quiet contemplation. Continuing up the painting through hues from a hindu inspired colour palette is a lone deer illuminated by a beam of light, representing renewal and inward illumination. The piece expresses the possibility of exploring inner life, creativity and the magic of being still. Photography @damian_griffiths_ #susiehamilton #hospitalrooms #springfieldhospital #luyun