The Grenfell Tower Memorial Commission has published its third film today, 14 June 2023, six years after the Grenfell Tower fire tragically took 72 lives.
The film features several individual local artists, volunteers and supporters of the Memorial Commission. The projects and initiatives shown include: ACAVA's Walking as One, Silent Art, Art for Silchester and Hope Gardens. Those featured speak poignantly about the healing, absorbing and reflective power of art and nature.
In the Memorial Commission’s first report, published in May last year, we spoke about the future memorial including artwork to help honour all that has been lost, and to help hold the anguish of our community with dignity, gentleness and grace. Incorporating artwork is a popular idea, mentioned to us by around a third of bereaved families, survivors, those who lost their homes, local residents and members of the local community.
We continue to speak with those affected and want to hear as many voices as possible by early July. We can speak however it suits you best and in whatever language you are most comfortable with. We plan to publish our final report in the autumn.
The film ends with a tribute to the 72 loved ones who lost their lives.
You can watch the Memorial Commission's first film, published in 2021 for the fourth anniversary, here. The second film, published in 2022 for the fifth anniversary, can be seen here.
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