Wiltshire artist commemorating lives lost to Covid-19 with light installation
He's also continuing his fundraising for the NHS
Artist Bruce Munro has created an art installation at his home in Long Knoll, Wiltshire, to commemorate the lives lost in the UK from Covid-19.
Earlier this week, the country's death toll hit 100,000 since the pandemic began.
So Bruce decided to plant a 'Field of Light', putting 1,000 bright stems into the ground, each one honouring the souls of people who have died from Covid-19.
Bruce has worked with the theme of light since 1992 when he and his then girlfriend were travelling the outback in Australia.
That journey gave him this idea to create a field of light, which he has done across the world in the last 30 years, including returning to install one at Ayers Rock.
He told Greatest Hits Radio:
"The Field of Light doesn't stand for death but what it does stand for, this is something that's happened over the years, is it's very much about the spirit of people so we put 1,000 stems in the field.
During the first lockdown we created this ribbon of light which was 65,000 CDs on a fence on the hill behind the house and that was to raise money for the NHS so it seemed right for me that we could actually do something for the bereaved families.
The work that I do is always based on experiences and human connection so many people that have been to the actual installations we have, have said they feel very connected with the landscape and it's a very silent experience with yourself and I've always been a great believer that the landscape heals us, we all know in these terrible times all we've been doing is going our for walks and things and everyone has become much more aware of nature."
RAISING MONEY FOR THE NHS
Last summer, Bruce created a similar installation at his home using 65,000 CDs.
He made the 'Ribbon of Light', which saw the discs shine along a fence in the summer sun.
It was created during the pandemic and was used to raise money for the NHS.
Bruce encouraged people to donate online, and they have raised nearly ÂŁ4,500 so far.
You can support his cause by visiting his Just Giving page.