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An artist has donated two original works to an art fair to raise money for Alzheimer’s research.
As a tribute to her mother, Dorset-based Jacqueline Byrne has offered two pieces to be sold at the SEE Art Fair in Tunbridge Wells.
One of the artworks, inspired by Jacqueline’s ongoing experience of her 92-year-old mother’s decline in mental health, has been painted for a silent auction with all proceeds going to the Alzheimer’s Society.
The painting titled ‘Lost’ has a moving inscription on the back that reads: “A shadow of who she used to be. Is this the wall in Plato’s cave we stare at? For those lost in Alzheimer’s and those lost without their love.”
Having first-hand experience of the disease, Jacqueline said she felt compelled to do something help. She added: “I was absolutely honoured to be able to donate my work, it is a cause so close to my heart.
My mother is an amazing, inspirational person and this work shows the journey our family has gone through.”
Tunbridge-Wells based law firm Thomson Snell & Passmore is the main sponsor and Jacqueline offered to contribute her work after meeting Dominique Parker, associate at the firm, and Anna Basden-Smith from the Alzheimer’s Society.
Jacqueline added: “The fall into dementia and alzheimer’s is an incredibly emotional tumble for those suffering and those who love and care for them. My journey found its way onto a canvas and I hope people can identify with it.”
Thomson Snell & Passmore partner, Gilbert Green, said: “We are thrilled that Dorset-based artist Jacqui Byrne has donated two of her paintings to the exhibition."
The SEE Art Fair will run in Crescent Road from Wednesday, July 9, until Sunday, July 13.