Staithes, Tas Severis
Location: North Corridor, City Hospital
Tas is a professional artist working from his Nottingham studio. He is relaxed yet passionate about his work. There is much breadth to his art, as he works in a number of mediums and his style varies from graphic realism to loose and abstract.
The subject of Tas’ work is as varied as his style and use of medium. Scenes of Venice, English coastal towns, seagulls, robins and landscapes are very popular with buyers and collectors.
In workshops and consultations staff, patients and visitors were drawn to this painting because of its bright colours. People gave us comments and reflections which are brought together into this reflective poem:
Staithes
When I look at this picture, I see bright colours,
vivid colours that I love,
they make me happy.
There’s life quickening, in a joyful, vital stream.
Yellow, warm and inviting, draws me in.
Red, holds back, rich and vibrant.
Cool blue, flowing through.
The radiant colours entice me, like going to a different place.
I look and look again, it takes my eyes away,
reflections in the water.
The colourful river of empathy brings people together,
through different flows of emotion.