A mark, object, or other indication of the existence or passing of something.

Humans have always sought to leave their mark in time and have marked transitions between life and death. We were interested in both the temporary and permanent physical traces humans leave as they build up over our lives and that live on after our death. This project opened up conversation about how we respond to death, engage with life as a result of death, and the spiritual and faith dialogues connected to it.

The exhibition commenced with two installed works: Matt Antoniak’s charcoal drawings and Jade Mallabone’s interactive drawing device. The exhibition was added to over its duration as a series of events took place. This was a slow development over the two months of the project’s duration as we thought about and reflected upon these themes.

During the project there was a series of events and workshops to allow visitors to be involved in, including: discussion evenings about how we process loss; two drawing workshops led by artist Theresa Poulton; a floral tributes workshop; a Day of the Dead celebration led by Erika Servin; a Death Cafe and a Traces project Funeral and Wake to close.