An origami workshop took place at the Royal Brompton Hospital in May, and was organised by a ex-patient to create a display to celebrate the Chelsea Flower Show.
Joe Russell, who received a double lung transplant a decade ago, worked with the arts team from Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals’ arts team to run a workshop creating origami flowers, for patients and staff alike.
He has been making origami since he was a child, as a way to process the difficulties of being treated for a serious illness at such a young age.
Russell said: “I love making stuff and giving it to people.
“It is lovely to see people’s reactions to the things I have made.”
This took place during Creativity and Wellbeing week, an annual event which encourages health organisations to run artistic activities.
Watch the video below to learn more about the project.
