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Gratitude is a spectacular public art installation, created by global public art producers Wild in Art, which honoured and paid tribute to the ongoing courage and dedication of NHS Staff and all key workers during the pandemic and captured the extraordinary experiences that have connected us through these most challenging of times. Enclosed by mirrors, Gratitude created infinite reflections of the stunning artwork highlighting the endless dedication of all key workers.
Curated in partnership with creative ambassador Dame Zandra Rhodes the exhibition included 51 sculptures, all designed by professional artists and designers from across the UK. It has delighted thousands of visitors during the summer and autumn of 2021 in Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh and London.
One year ago, Gratitude, an art installation paying tribute to our NHS staff and key workers, was coming to an end after exhibiting across the UK in Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh and London.
With renowned fashion icon Dame Zandra Rhodes as creative ambassador, @wildinart created this immersive experience to allow us to reflect on the endless dedication of all key workers, especially throughout the pandemic.
We are so grateful to everyone involved in this project and to all who visited across the UK. The proceeds from the auction went towards @nhscharitiestogether’s support for the NHS 💙
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We have had the best time touring the UK showing our Gratitude to the @nhs and all key workers, and all of your support and love has been amazing. There’s one final chance to show you’re gratitude and that’s by raising funds for @nhscharitiestogether! Bidding closes at 9pm tonight! Link in bio💙
Hugs and Kisses represents human love & friendship. Wearing face coverings has meant we couldn’t ‘blow kisses’ to thank key workers for all they have done, putting their own lives at risk. These are collective kisses, in the hopeful colours of a new dawn.
Cutting edge fashion milliner Piers Atkinson creates collections that are known for their wit, unexpected materials & drama. His hats are available across the globe –from 10 Corso Como in Seoul to Fenwick’s in London, via Joyce in Hong Kong and Alan Journo’s famous store in Milan.
You can bid on Hugs and Kisses, or any of the other amazing Gratitude sculptures through the link in our bio… Get your bids in before the auction closes at 9pm tonight!
An understandably adored sculpture throught the Gratitude tour, Bob was created by Kitty Joseph, a London-based contemporary women’s wear designer.
You can bid for Bob until 9pm today (21st October) at the link in our bio.
Noted for her modern and purist aesthetic, Kitty Joseph also consults for international fashion brands, lectures in fashion textile and print design, and is a well-known for her work as a trend analyst.
Radiating colour-filled reflections, rippling out, like a pebble in water, this sculpture is inspired by the power of a small act of kindness, and it`s infinite chain-effect. A sculpture to remember Bob, and all our many loved ones lost and fallen ill and vulnerable during the pandemic. In deepest gratitude to the NHS staff and key workers who put mind, body and soul into the work of supporting others, at great risk to themselves. #thisisgratitude #gratitude
