We are really pleased to announce that Bearwood Community Hub CIC is now a Community Partner with Brum YODO for ‘In Memoriam’ by Luke Jerram.
From the 8th – 16th May, Brum YODO and Birmingham Hippodrome will be presenting In Memoriam – an open-air artwork by internationally renowned artist Luke Jerram – in Aston Park as part of Dying Matters Awareness Week 2021. Featuring 120 flags created from bed sheets, In Memoriam is a temporary memorial for the public to visit and remember all those who have died during the COVID-19 pandemic. The artwork has also been made in tribute to the NHS, care workers and volunteers who have been risking their lives during the crisis.
We know how challenging this past year has been and we want to give people in Bearwood and Smethwick a space to grieve and remember the people we have lost. We are inviting you, your family and people of all ages to make a personal, handheld flag in remembrance of someone who has died, and to place your flags alongside the In Memoriam installation in our High Street Garden for a temporary display. You will be able to book up to half an hour (30 mins) on 15th May, 2021. To have some time to remember and reflect with your family whilst you place your flags in the garden (Covid-19 restrictions apply). Book here. Alternatively you can make your flags and display them in your windows or you can send some photos in for us to display online.
We would encourage you to make your flag out of materials you have lying around at home, and have a think about what to use depending on where you might want to display your flags. They could be displayed indoors in a window or outside in a window box, or make lots of little ones and recreate the In Memoriam installation for yourself.
If you decide to take part Brum YODO have put together really helpful videos for making the flags. To access them please visit www.brumyodo.org.uk
Join us at our Online Coffee Morning on 11th May 10am-11am, where Debbie from Brum YODO will explain more about the project! If you would like to join us email renata@bearwood.cc
