Celebrating Project #SEEN
An art project led by the Health Board has celebrated the contributions of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people to health and care across Gwent.
Project #Seen, funded by a Welsh Government grant, showcases a range of artwork celebrating the contributions made by Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic People in healthcare across Gwent.
It is hoped that the project will make the artwork displayed in Health Board premises more representative of our staff and the communities we serve.
The Health Board invited all staff to take part in the project by nominating a colleague, friend or ‘icon’ from the health community, past or present. Following nominations, a panel with representation from our Voices@ABUHB staff Network and Race Advisory Group, along with members of Race Council Cymru, selected 10 ‘icons’ to be immortalised in art.
Ten regional artists from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds were commissioned to undertake the work. In addition, a film was commissioned in collaboration with a regional artist and Llanwern and Lliswery High Schools, exploring the contributions of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
At a launch event on the 26th of February 2024, the Health Board brought together partners, stakeholders and the local community to showcase the collection. The final pieces will now be displayed across our Health Board’s sites.
Project #Seen proudly shines a light on the illustrious history and significant contribution of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people to health and care in Gwent and encourages more representation within the Health Board.
