A collaborative exhibition is coming to Salisbury next month charting the emotive journey of hope taken by communities and individuals over the last two years.

The show titled thoughts, words & dreams, brings together local artist Tim Scrace and his recent sculpture THIS TOO WILL PASS, with an anthology of photographs from Salisbury-based homeless charity Alabaré depicting the theme THIS IS MY HOPE.

It opens to the public at the Vanner Gallery, High Street, Salisbury from July 2 to 9.

THIS TOO WILL PASS was initially conceived as a temporary public art installation to celebrate movement.

Over two months in 2021 Salisbury residents, commuters and visitors alike were invited to interact with the sculpture in the city’s High Street, to stop and reflect on their past, present and future.

The sculpture was seen by more than 90,000 people with 3,000 stopping to chalk their own message on its surface.

July’s exhibition also sees the launch of a limited-edition book thoughts, words and dreams which tells the story of the sculpture from its inception and creation, through to its legacy preserving many of the personal messages and reflections it bore.

Proceeds from the book which can be ordered in advance will support a community fund, which will help fund new creative projects and partnerships with charities such as Alabaré. V

Artist and sculptor Tim Scrace said: “This project has shown me the power of the human mind to heal and give hope. More than a sculpture, THIS TOO WILL PASS has become an extension of a well-known mantra, evolving into a community manifestation of feelings. Thanks to you, where the world has been in turmoil, I have found faith in the everyday compassion and wisdom of the stranger on the street.”

Alabaré launched THIS IS MY HOPE, a national photography competition during lockdown, asking people to convey what their sense of hope was, for their life, community and our world.

Events manager at Alabaré, Rebecca Mullen, added: “We launched the photo competition at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, never anticipating just how much as the year draws to a close it would still be impacting our lives.

"The natural world featured heavily and maybe there is something about a beautiful view to help us get a sense that this too will pass.”

Photographic prints from the exhibition will be available to buy during the show.

Copies of the limited-edition book of the same name can be ordered online at timscrace.com/book

 

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