The sculpture has joined the bird sculptures Jackson previously installed in the garden which was funded by the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Charity, with support from Robin Hanbury-Tenison, a veteran explorer who recovered from Covid, and his wife.
In the past, Jackson has given many artworks to units within the hospital, including the Cove Centre, the prostate cancer ward and Phoenix – the acute stroke ward.
Tamsyn Pattenden, the ward sister for Phoenix, met the artist and told him the difference his work made to staff and patients.
“Your vision of the sea brings comfort, hope and beauty to all that spend time here on Phoenix ward and your generosity and your creativity touch many hearts each day,” she said.
“It’s appreciated by lots of patients and staff already.”