This life-size ‘tree of life’ is 8 metres tall and fills a wall three floors high in the modern new entrance atrium at the NHS Hospital in Bradford – we hope the tree will greet all healthcare staff, patients and visitors to inspire them to register as an organ donor and take the time to tell their loved ones of their decision.

This hospital art was inspired by a poem written by Karen van de Bospoort of Hospital Art Studio, the last verse as follows:

As red light turns gold,

Birds begin to sing.

And all at once the apple tree is brought to life.

Thrushes, Wrens, Blue Tits, Long Tailed Tits.

Their plump bodies replacing last season’s apples.

A glut of winter fruits!