Golden Daffodils
Honouring Organ Donors in South Wales
Set within an entrance to Prince Charles Hospital, this artwork creates a vibrant welcome for everyone who passes through. Made up of over 100 yellow daffodils, the piece surrounds the space across three walls, transforming the once plain white interior into a colourful, uplifting tribute to organ donors, their families and staff who help to make donation possible.
Daffodils and What They Represent
Daffodils are one of the first flowers to appear after winter. They symbolise hope, renewal, and the start of something new. As the national flower of Wales, they also carry a sense of local pride. Each bloom in this artwork represents the life-changing gift that donors give to others.
A Poem in Bloom
Flowing along the side wall is a gentle curve of daffodils nearly 11 metres long. A poem follows the line of the flowers, written in both Welsh and English, it offers a quiet, reflective moment:
A drift of golden daffodils,
Trumpets heralding spring’s embrace.
Hopes of new beginnings softly stir,
As whispers of sunlight warm the place.
Gliding through the open woods,
Their blooms invite us to explore,
In each blossom, a story unfolds,
Inviting us to receive a life once more.
Sharing the Message
Next to the artwork is a plaque with information about organ donation and a QR code linking directly to the NHS Organ Donor Register. It is designed not only to commemorate those who have given back, but to encourage conversations with loved ones that could help save lives.
With Thanks
This project was made possible thanks to support from the South Wales Organ Donation Team and Cwm Taf Morgannwg NHS Charity. It stands as a lasting thank you to local donors and their families, and a reminder of the lives transformed by their generosity. We’re also grateful to David and the production team at ImageCo, and to John and Lee for their expert installation.
Feedback
Corinna McNeil, Specialist Nurse in Organ Donation at CTM UHB, shared her gratitude:
“Harry and his team have done an incredible job, it’s more beautiful than we could have imagined. This artwork is a heartfelt tribute to every Cwm Taf Morgannwg organ donor and their family. It stands as a lasting message of thanks, compassion, and of the incredible legacy that these donations leave behind.”
Abe Sampson, Head of Cwm Taf Morgannwg NHS Charity, added:
“It’s a privilege for our Charity to support projects like this that not only enhance our hospital environments, but also spark meaningful, life-saving conversations. It is a powerful reminder of how donations create a lasting impact for our community.”