Artwork by city artist m-one showing NHS workers hugging is up for auction to raise hospital funds

AN EMOTIONAL artwork showing two NHS workers hugging in full PPE is the latest piece up for auction to raise funds for NHS staff.
Artist m-one otherwise known as Matt Dixon, has created some artwork for The News, Portsmouth.

Picture: Sarah Standing (120620-9699)Artist m-one otherwise known as Matt Dixon, has created some artwork for The News, Portsmouth.

Picture: Sarah Standing (120620-9699)
Artist m-one otherwise known as Matt Dixon, has created some artwork for The News, Portsmouth. Picture: Sarah Standing (120620-9699)

Portsmouth artist m-one – Matt Dixon – was inspired to recreate a photograph using stencils and spray paint - with the creation set to contribute to The News’ fundraising campaign for Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham.

When the piece was donated to the campaign, Matt said: ‘When I saw the photo I thought it was very moving and shows the support and love people are still giving each other during a difficult time.

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‘I follow My Dog Sighs and Samo White and saw their pieces that they created for the campaign and I am chuffed to be part of the campaign now too.

Artist m-one otherwise known as Matt Dixon, has created some artwork for The News, Portsmouth.

Picture: Sarah Standing (120620-9689)Artist m-one otherwise known as Matt Dixon, has created some artwork for The News, Portsmouth.

Picture: Sarah Standing (120620-9689)
Artist m-one otherwise known as Matt Dixon, has created some artwork for The News, Portsmouth. Picture: Sarah Standing (120620-9689)

The most recent auction saw a piece inspired by isolating in lockdown from Southsea artist Samo White sell for £112 to go towards the Portsmouth Hospitals Thank You Appeal 2020.

Other lots have included a piece by My Dog Sighs which went for more than £1,000, as well as creations from Fark and Roma-May Daly.

The Help Our QA Heroes fund has raised more than £42,000 so far for Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust staff who are working around the clock in difficult circumstances, with the money going towards wellbeing, buy supplies and fund staff welfare initiatives.

To bid on the artwork by Matt Dixon, click here.

Samo White's contribution to The News lockdown art project, which has raised cash for staff at  Queen Alexandra HospitalSamo White's contribution to The News lockdown art project, which has raised cash for staff at  Queen Alexandra Hospital
Samo White's contribution to The News lockdown art project, which has raised cash for staff at Queen Alexandra Hospital
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To donate to the appeal visit justgiving.com/campaign/QAhospitalheroes

The auction will end on July 21, just after 10am. Any artists wanting to get involved should send an email to [email protected]

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Picture: Sarah Standing (220219-1698)Samo White 
Picture: Sarah Standing (220219-1698)
Samo White Picture: Sarah Standing (220219-1698)

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