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A local artist is donating proceeds from the opening evening of her new exhibition to Jersey Hospice after being "profoundly moved" by the experience of the late Jersey Overseas Aid CEO, Simon Boas.
Andrea McVeigh – the artist behind 'Shore to Field', which previews at the Harbour Gallery tonight – made the decision to support the palliative care charity after reading Mr Boas's account of how well he had been looked after.
Mainly charcoal-based, Andrea's work focuses on the "raw beauty" of Jersey's "sweeping coastal landscapes" and "iconic imagery", which she says have "deeply influenced" her.
Pictured: Before he died, Simon Boas received the Bailiff's Silver Seal in a special ceremony.
"Through large-scale charcoal drawings of Jersey cows and the island’s striking dunes and seascapes, I aim to capture the unique charm of our surroundings," she said.
Andrea added that she hoped it will provide viewers a "fresh perspective on Jersey’s beauty and its enduring appeal".
All proceeds, minus production costs, from any work that is sold during tonight's preview will be donated to Jersey Hospice.
Pictured: A preview evening for Andrea McVeigh's 'Shore to Field' exhibition will be taking place tonight.
"Profoundly moved" by Mr Boas's writings about his terminal throat cancer diagnosis and "the praise he expressed for the hospice during his final days", Andrea said she became motivated to support the charity.
"His story inspired me to support this cause and highlight the vital role the hospice plays in our community," she explained, lauding the charity's "remarkable care".
Following Mr Boas's death, that writing, which originally took the form of a column published in Express's sister publication, the Jersey Evening Post, was shared hundreds of thousands of times and has since been compiled into a book called 'A Beginner's Guide to Dying'.
Money generated through book sales will be given to palliative-care charities, particularly those focusing on children and developing countries.
The book was launched at the Jersey branch of Waterstones on 12 September by Mr Boas’s widow, Aurélie.
Little more than a month on, publishers Swift Press confirmed this week that it had sold out its initial 20,000 print run and will be translated into several languages, with publication rights sold to seven countries including Germany, Japan, Latvia and Taiwan.
The preview evening for 'Shore to Field' is taking place at the Harbour Gallery tonight from 18:30 to 20:00.
Opened by Jersey Dairy Managing Director Eamon Fenlon, the exhibition will run until Sunday 10 November.
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