Bristol 2014 The City And Conflict From The First World War To The Present Day

Bristol 2014 is part of the First World War Centenary Partnership

First World War Centenary Partnership Programme

Bristol 2014 is supported by:

Heritage Lottery Fund Arts Council England Bristol City Council Business West Society of Merchant Venturers University of the West of England

It is coordinated by Bristol Cultural Development Partnership.

Hanne Rysgaard and Anton Goldenstein

Hanne Rysgaard is a Bristol-based ceramic designer-maker. She has worked with fine artist Anton Goldenstein to create a ceramic installation inspired by the knowledge that Rupert Brooke ate his last meal on English soil at Avonmouth before departing for the war.  It was on display at the exhibition Re-membering II at the Royal West of England Academy.

Re-membering II exhibit

Hanne and Anton appeared at the First World War Day: Bristol 2014 Arts Projects event on 15 November at Watershed.

Rupert Brooke commission

Rupert Brooke commission

Rupert Brooke commission

Rupert Brooke commission

Rupert Brooke commission

Rupert Brooke commission

Rupert Brooke commission

Rupert Brooke commission

Rupert Brooke commission

Rupert Brooke commission

Comment

My husband and I saw your installation at the RWA on Saturday and found it moving and beautiful. I just want to say that and ask if you are Danish as your name indicates. Because I am Danish and like to admire Danes, when I can. Kind regards.

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