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(UPDATE 21/05/2020)

After being shared on instagram, facebook, and twitter, no one that fit the criteria (jobs NOT already covered by #portraitsfornhsheroes) interacted. So I’m withdrawing the offer. I’ll be deleting this post in a further 7 days.
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I’ve watched as may artists have offered portraits for NHS workers (mostly nurses and doctors) using the hashtag #portraitsfornhsworkers. This is a lovely gesture to those at the frontline of the current coronavirus pandemic. However, the initiatives aimed at NHS staff often overlook that many other people have also continued to work throughout this time.

 

What I would like to do is offer to create an individual portrait for some of those who have not been able to work from home and have been essential in supporting the NHS through infrastructure, logistics, and the often unseen workers who provide essential services to all of us.

 

The following is not an exhaustive list and I will add to it as necessary, but if you have been working throughout this time at your normal place of work as key worker then you’re included:

 

Critical Infrastructure workers – Communications, Power, Logistics (any delivery/supply chain), Construction (essential infrastructure only), and ancillary support to those roles
Security/Legal workers – Armed Forces, Coastguard, Mountain rescue, Prison staff, Probation officers, security guards, public defender service
Third sector/outreach – Food bank, refuge staff, drug/alcohol keyworkers, chaplaincy services
Education – anyone whose role requires them to be in a school throughout this time
Laboratory and ancillary staff
Any hospital worker who is not included in the original #portraitsfornhsworkers scheme (domestics, porters, drivers, laundry staff, etc)
Food supply chain workers – farmers, pickers, packers, retail workers
Council workers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I’m trying to be as inclusive as I can but I don’t know every job that’s out there, so if you’ve been in a key role and aren’t listed then please contact me.

 

How it’ll work:

I’ll be using a random picker app to select someone from those who are interested (I won’t be able to do everyone’s portrait as I’m also working full time as a front line NHS nurse)

Follow me on Instagram @davidnicolart
DM me “I’m a key worker” and you’ll be entered into the draw

When I have a suitable amount of interest I’ll run the draw (22nd May at the earliest).

If you’re selected I’ll contact you via DM for a photo. 

Be aware that your photo will either need to be you in uniform, or “at work” if you don’t wear a uniform. The portrait will be produced in either pencil, pen, or other mixed media, and I’ll send you a hi-res scan of the finished work (and the original via post if you like).

That’s it. Thank you to everyone who has helped keep the country running in spite of the government’s response to the crisis.

 

 

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