A care home in Cardiff, Llys Cyncoed, hosted a botanical art exhibition featuring works by resident and award-winning artist Vivien Burgess. The event, launched on October 3 with a champagne reception, displayed 28 original pieces and raised over £2,000 through sales, with proceeds going to Velindre Cancer Centre, Salvation Army and UNICEF, and Children in Gaza.
The exhibition highlights how care homes can foster creative expression and community engagement among residents, while also supporting charitable causes. Vivien Burgess’s career—from pressed flower collages sold at Liberty London to botanical paintings exhibited in galleries and recognized by the Society of Botanical Artists—demonstrates that artistic practice can thrive at any stage of life, challenging stereotypes about aging and care environments.