This pilot project acknowledges the significance of legacy painting to enhance wellbeing of palliative care patients and caregivers. The purpose of this project is to work with individuals living with a life-limiting illness or receiving palliative care to co-produce and create an artwork that supports their mental wellbeing and serves as enduring tribute to their lives.

The project outlines the process of co-producing an artwork between palliative care clients and Dr. Caroline Rannersberger, Co-Director of the Foundation, and an established highly recognised artist and lecturer, also qualified in psychological science. Together they will create a legacy painting of professional standards with a depth and quality that will resonate across generations, appreciated by a wide range of audiences. 

​

This two-year pilot spans four stages and integrates visual art with palliative care to enhance wellbeing and create enduring legacies. Across 12 one-on-one sessions, Caroline will work with 15 clients experiencing life-limiting illness to co-produce artworks illustrating their life’s journey. The stages progress through: (1) Art Journal; (2) Legacy Poster; (3) Collaborative Painting; (4) Exhibition.Art is positioned as both a personal expression and a tool for promoting wellbeing. Supporting each session, Caroline will produce instructional materials, including a sample Legacy Art Journal, Poster, and worksheets/booklets. These resources will guide clients in developing visual reflections, and working independently at their own pace.This project builds community capacity to apply professional art practices to wellbeing across palliative and broader health contexts. It delivers meaningful personal legacies and provides adaptable tools for broader health contexts, including dementia care. As such, it has broad reach across generations and diverse patient environments.​