QEII Canvas 2026
Join us at QEII Medical Centre for the QEII Canvas 2026 event, a celebration of art and community.
What is QEII Canvas
This year marks the third annual QEII Canvas, a celebration of art and community at the Queen Elizabeth Medical Centre (QEIIMC). QEII Canvas aims to showcase the diversity and beauty of the campus through a range of creative projects.
Public art at the Queen Elizabeth Medical Centre (QEIIMC)embraces and celebrates the cultural diversity of the patients, visitors and staff it serves. Commissioned artworks represent and honour different cultural traditions, fostering inclusivity and ensuring that patients, visitors and staff from various backgrounds feel welcomed and represented.
All public art onsite adheres to the 4 curatorial themes outlined in the QEIIMC Trust Public Art Strategy:
- Diversity
- Knowledge
- Healing and wellness
- Connections
In 2024, the Trust held a weeklong art event that engaged prominent Western Australian artists to create large-scale murals across the campus. Five vibrant murals were installed, bringing colour to the campus and highlighting the natural beauty.
In 2025, a community designed rock mural was added to the SirCharles Gairdner Hospital Physiotherapy Courtyard. This artwork was centred around the culture and people who visit, work and heal across the 28-hectarecampus.
The focus for 2026 is on sculptures. The QEIIMC Trust has commissioned a West Australian artist to create a memorable and engaging sculptural trail, with the aim to enhance healing while contributing to wayfinding on the campus.
Featured Artist - Voytek Kozlowski
The QEII Canvas 2026 sculptural trail will be created by the talented West Australian artist, Voytek Kozlowski.
Drawing on his background in mechanics and welding, Voytek has developed a passion for creating art with metal. His metal art works are inspired by a love of nature and crafted by hand - one unique piece at a time.
The Trust is proud to have Voytek on board for QEII Canvas 2026.
The sculptures for QEII Canvas will be made from metal and be replicas of the Red Tail Cockatoos (Kaarak) found here at QEII. Voytek is also creating a South Western Long-necked Turtle (Yakkan) sculpture to join the QEII Trust's turtle trail.
Progress Update
From concept to creation, the QEII sculptures are taking shape. Each piece is being handcrafted by our featured artist, Voytek Kozlowski, transforming metal into stunning forms inspired by nature. Explore the images below to see the journey unfold.
When will it be?
These five sculptures will be installed along Hospital Avenue, so be on the lookout this April.
Traditionally held during Harmony Week, QEII Canvas will shift to the final week of April in 2026 to accommodate competing works on the campus. Keep an eye out for the new installations from:
Tuesday 28 to Thursday 30 April 2026.
Where will it be?
These five sculptures will be installed along Hospital Avenue, so be on the lookout this April.
Previous QEII Canvas Events
Explore our previous QEII Canvas events and discover how the art has transformed the QEII campus.
