I must have looked strange, armed with a step ladder, a camera and two children in tow. Standing in the middle of a cemetery, looking…
Finally, we found what we came for, the grave of a dear man, Gerald, who died too young leaving behind two young children (one yet to be born) and a beautiful wife. Back in April, I had met Gerald’s wife, Piomi, who entrusted me with a most precious task, to make a large mosaic with six images depicting her husband’s life.
So, up the step ladder with my camera I went on this lovely Sunday afternoon, to take snapshots of my work while the children ran around and played. Passers-by looked intrigued…
Finally, with Piomi’s blessing, I can share the pictures of this oh-so-worthwhile commission.
A heart and yellow rose to represent love,
A cake and tools to represent what Gerald did with his hands,
A microphone and cricket wicket to show how he spent time with his friends,
And that eternal symbol of hands being shaken in friendship.
I am grateful for the privilege of making such a beautiful memorial to a dearly loved man.
so beautiful and heartbreaking all at once, you've created something very special xx
that is the most beautiful gravestone i have ever seen in my life! and yes, what meaningful work that was for you!
sad to know some-one died so young and left kids, but a beautiful gravestone to remember and celebrate his life.
Amelia.x
Beautiful work Concetta, sad sad story, captured beautifully.
Brava, Concetta
What an honour, Concetta! The story came out so beautifully in your unique creation.