We See You
We See You
Dr Louise Oni’s dedication to the UK kidney ecosystem shines through in this dark monochromatic artwork.
It is based on a microscopic section of a kidney biopsy, with the child encapsulated inside the glomerulus and each surrounding tuft intricately woven to symbolise the collaborative efforts of the 13 paediatric nephrology centres working together to help children with rare kidney diseases.
At its heart, a hopeful child gazes towards a radiant light, embodying the beacon of hope that the ecosystem provides for these young people battling this rare disease.
Artist – Susan Abbs
Susan Abbs is a Singaporean-born artist who has called the UK home for over 3 decades.
In 2012, she made history as the inaugural local artist-in-residence at Orleans House Gallery in Twickenham.
Currently president of the Cambridge Drawing Society, Susan exhibits regularly at numerous exhibitions, art fairs and galleries such as Cambridge Contemporary, and her work can be found in the Cambridge Art Book.
Her passion for art extends to teaching, as she shares her expertise by teaching art in her studio in Cambridge and leading life drawing classes at Hills Road College. She is currently working on ‘Light on the Horizon’, a series based on hope and renewal, shaped by her journey battling with cancer.
Scientist – Dr Louise Oni
Senior Lecturer in Paediatric Nephrology, University of Liverpool
Louise’s research is built around a quest to stop the inevitable journey to kidney failure. Kidney disease is an ‘invisible disease’ as they don’t cause obvious signs of being sick, meaning that they don’t get the awareness that they deserve.