A thought-provoking piece of art by a high-profile artist is on display at a Northumberland health facility.
The artwork, titled 'Monument One', by American-born artist Henry Hate, was commissioned by Eyes Open HIV to celebrate the U=U campaign (Undetectable = Untransmittable).
It acknowledges that a person living with HIV, who is on effective treatment and has an undetectable viral load, cannot pass on the virus.
The mixed media artwork, made with glitter, inks, acrylics, and 24ct gold, documents the milestones of people living with HIV and pays tribute to those lost.
It is on display at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s Health & Care Academy in Cramlington.
Marion Dickson, executive director of nursing, midwifery, and allied health professionals, said: "I’m delighted to unveil this stunning artwork at our new Health & Care Academy where many new healthcare professions will begin their career."
The artwork will be on display for a year, allowing three cohorts of trainee nursing associates to view it.
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