Art installation coming to Salisbury in tribute to Ukraine

Wednesday, 22 February 2023 00:00

Salisbury will once again stand with Ukraine as it hosts the Standing with Giants sculpture ‘I Want to Live’ in Guildhall Square to mark the one-year anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine.

The Sculpture, over 10 feet high and made of 15mm laser-cut sheet steel, depicts the silhouette of a soldier holding a baby whilst leading a mother and another child to safety.

It was the brainchild of Oxfordshire Artist Dan Barton and has been previously exhibited in Oxford.

It has already arrived at a location outside Salisbury, ready to be installed in Guildhall Square in time for the first anniversary. It will remain in the city until 17th March.

Standing with Giants sculpture

Passers-by will be able to make donations via QR codes listed on accompanying information boards to current charity appeals supporting Ukrainians who have not left their country, including:-

The Bearr Trust - 100% of donations will go to Ukrainian and Moldovan NGOs on the ground supporting individuals and communities. Salisbury Community Hub for Ukraine aiding those that are sending medical supplies, clothes and equipment and other support to Ukraine.

Jane Ebel, Organiser of the Hub, has been instrumental in bringing the installation to Salisbury, said, "Ordinary people the length and breadth of the County have been incredibly hospitable in sharing their homes with Ukrainians. Now we can all show our support by standing together at this tribute and during the period of Lent, reach out and show compassion to those who are suffering."

Organisers also thanked Salisbury City Council for permitting the artwork to be hosted in the City Centre and Mayor Cllr Tom Corbin for coordinating the event.

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