Tell me something about death: vernissage in Gmünd enthuses visitors

Tell me something about death: vernissage in Gmünd enthuses visitors

On Friday, November 15, 2024, a special vernissage took place in the old town gallery in Gmünd. Under the title "Tell me something about death - the sky with ...", an exhibition was opened that deals with the sensitive topic of death and grief. The event was organized in cooperation with the Red Cross in Spittal and the hospice team as well as the fourth classes of the Gmünd elementary school.

The gallery quickly filled with interested parties who accepted the invitation. Many visitors have touched the work shown by the students. In their projects, the children have processed their thoughts and feelings on the subject of grief and farewell.

diverse works of art

The exhibited works of art ranged from drawings to collages to installations. Each piece was characterized by the child's perspective on the often difficult to understand. The teachers of the elementary school had accompanied and supported the students throughout the process.

The hospice team explained how important it is that children can talk about such topics. "It is a way of giving death a face and taking the children's fears," said a member of the team. Cooperation with schools is part of what hospice services are trying to create a room for mourning and death culture.

The opening of the exhibition was accompanied by emotional speeches in which the importance of art in coping with grief was emphasized. The Red Cross spokesman said that such projects not only help the children, but also the parents and relatives who experience the loss of a loved one.

The exhibition will be seen in the old town gallery for a while and offers the public the opportunity to deal with death in a sensitive way.

Information about the event and the exhibition can also be found on the website of the Red Cross to learn more about the background and the creation of this unique initiative.