Forever, 2014-2015 (Royal Wootton Bassett Town Council)

Forever, 2014-2015
Carrara marble, stainless steel sheet and pins, concrete, adhesive and red LED light
Unique work
H240 x W300 x D240cm
Courtesy of Royal Wootton Bassett Town Council, Wiltshire, UK
Consultation with British Armed Forces (Royal Engineers), UK
Donated by Mark Humphrey Ltd, London, UK
Made by Studio Stagetti, Pietrasanta, Italy
Endorsed and dedicated by HRH The Princess Royal, Wiltshire, UK
© Mark Humphrey

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“THE STONE POPPY MEMORIAL IS CRAFTED FROM HARD MARBLE TO REPRESENT THE HARSHNESS OF WAR; THE WHITE OF THE STONE SIGNIFIES PEACE; ILLUMINATED BY RED IN REMEMBRANCE; IT’S DELICATE PETALS SHOW THE VULNERABILITY OF HUMAN LIFE; SHAPED INTO FOUR HEARTS TO EXPRESS GRATITUDE, HONOUR, LOVE AND RESPECT; THE PETALS MEET TO FORM A CROSS AS A SYMBOL OF SACRIFICE AND FORGIVENESS.”

Mark Humphrey
Artist

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“MY DONATED SCULPTURE, IS A GIFT TO THE TOWN OF ROYAL WOOTTON BASSETT, NEAR TO WHERE I WAS BORN. AS GRATITUDE FOR THE MILITARY FUNERAL REPATRIATIONS (2007-2011), OF FALLEN SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN, DURING THE IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN WARS. IT IS ALSO A MEMORIAL TO THOSE WHO SERVED THESE CONFLICTS.”

Mark Humphrey
Artist

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