The MIlton Art Center was asked to create an art installation to commemorate the communities journey through Covid-19 at an event titled: A Community Gathering of Loss, Healing & Hope
presented by Milton Interfaith Clergy Association in partnership with BID–Milton Hospital and Town of Milton Select Board.
After speaking with the reverend who contacting us I came up with a design for this. The art installation is titled The Banner of Peace.
The banner of peace is a symbol of the Roerich Pact. This pact is the first international treaty dedicated to the protection of artistic and scientific institutions and historical monuments. The banner of peace was proposed by Nicholas Roerich for an international pact for the protection of cultural values. The banner of peace which is displayed as three united spheres or circles represents the totality of culture; Art, Science, and Religion, three of the most embracing of human cultural activities.
I designed the installation to be comprised of three rings similar to the Banner of Peace. Each ring displays three colors of the color wheel to represent our diverse community.
I chose fabric, ribbon and yarn as the medium for The Banner of Peace because to me it evokes memories of home, love, and community. Quilts made of colorful materials, ribbons tied in hair for special events, and hand knitted scarfs and mittens to keep you safe and warm all remind me of healing, love, and joy.
Community members were encouraged to help complete to project by adding ribbon, yarn, or fabric with the names of people they lost during the pandemic, quotes or prayers.
The installation will travel to each of the members of the Milton Interfaith Clergy Association's place of worship. It currently resides at the Milton Town Hall.
Raising the circles after the community members added loved ones names, quotes and prayers.
A volunteer helping a young attendee to add a ribbon to the installation.
Banner of Peace sign.
The completed installation at the Milton Town Hall.
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