I remember (satellites)

The Scottish Covid Memorial will honour lost loved ones and recognise the impact of the pandemic upon us all, helping to shape a culture of recuperation.

During summer 2021 the artistic team, led by Alec Finlay, is preparing to co-create the memorial – an artwork in Pollok Country Park, online publication, and installations at satellite venues across Scotland – details of which which will be confirmed in the autumn.

From July, we are offering workshops to communities affected by Covid. These will guide you to writing your memories as an ‘I remember’ written text, whether you wish to remember a loved one who died, or contribute to a collective record of the pandemic. Our conversations will also consider the idea of 'support' - how we have cared for one another through this historical event, and the continuing urgency of doing so.

These ideas will inform the design of a series of physical structures which will be refined into the final memorial artwork in Pollok Country Park. The creative workshops will be guided by designer Lucy Richards and poet Ken Cockburn.

This session considers in particular potential locations for 'satellite' supports across Scotland.

The ‘I remember’ form was first devised by Joe Brainard. Examples of the ‘I remember’ produced for the memorial project can be found on the project blog.

http://www.i-remember.uk/