A new partnership is blending art with grief support.
Dorothy House Hospice Care has teamed up with Bath’s Roseberry Road Studios to offer therapeutic, art-based support for those facing bereavement and loss.
The collaboration launches with an exhibition titled The Light that Lasts, which showcases the work of internationally renowned light artist and Dorothy House ambassador Bruce Munro.
Mr Munro, who is based in Kilmington near Warminster, said: "The Light that Lasts is an exhibition of images that capture moments in time and spectacles of light that have passed.
"It offers a space to reflect on those whose love remains with us and contemplate light amidst the darkness of winter."
The exhibition runs from January 13 to 25.
It is the first step towards a broader programme of art-based bereavement support sessions for the community.
Mr Munro’s relationship with Dorothy House began in 2021 with his donation of the Firefly light installation to the Winsley estate grounds.
This project expanded in 2023, doubling in size as part of a Royal visit by Princess Anne.
During the event, the Princess accepted a Firefly in memory of her mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Munro is internationally recognised for his large-scale, immersive light installations.
For more than 40 years, he has used sketchbooks to capture ideas inspired by music, literature, science, and the world around him.
Dorothy House provides free, personalised palliative and end-of-life care.
The charity focuses on supporting people during their final 1,000 days.
Roseberry Road Studios is a contemporary arts and events centre located in historic warehouses overlooking the River Avon in Bath.
The centre is dedicated to making art and cultural experiences accessible to everyone in the community.
It offers free exhibitions and affordable events spanning visual arts, music, wellness, and more.
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The partnership aims to use creativity as a pathway to healing, offering a safe and supportive environment for people to express grief and honour loved ones through artistic exploration.
By combining Dorothy House’s expertise in compassionate care with Roseberry Road Studios’ creative approach, the collaboration hopes to inspire new ways of living with loss and finding light during difficult times.
The Light that Lasts exhibition launches on January 13.
It is open Mondays to Saturdays from 11am to 5pm, and Sundays from 12pm to 4pm.
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