A hospice is preparing to host a glowing new art experience.
Dorothy House, based in Winsley, near Bradford on Avon, has announced the world premiere of Moments of Light, a large-scale immersive light installation created by renowned artist and hospice ambassador Bruce Munro.
The installation will take place on the hospice grounds from October 1 to December 31 in 2026.
Wayne de Leeuw, chief executive of Dorothy House, said: "As part of our vision to create a society where death is part of life, Moments of Light reflects the very heart of Dorothy House.
"For 50 years, we have walked alongside people during some of the most tender moments of their lives.
"This installation brings that spirit of compassion and reflection to a wider community of individuals who will inevitably all encounter death and grief at some point in their lives."
Designed as a place of reflection in nature, Munro's artwork will mark the organisation’s 50th anniversary with a constellation of thousands of illuminated forms.
It builds on the success of Munro’s previous works in the UK and around the world, including Australia, Japan, the US and South Korea.
Visitors will be invited to make a donation, with all proceeds supporting Dorothy House’s free specialist care for patients and their loved ones.
Visitors will also have the opportunity to dedicate a light, creating a glowing memorial for someone important to them.
This once-in-a-lifetime experience is intended for people to reflect, remember or simply enjoy a moment of calm within a luminous landscape.
Bruce Munro, the artist, said: "I am honoured to create this new work for Dorothy House as part of its anniversary celebrations.
"My hope is that Moments of Light will offer visitors a space to breathe, reflect and feel held within an environment shaped by care, beauty and nature."
Dorothy House has cared for 75,000 people in the last 1,000 days of their lives over the past five decades.
The installation is central to its anniversary year, opening the Winsley site to visitors from across the UK and inviting them to see the hospice’s work in a new light.
Dorothy House provides specialist palliative and supportive care and works with organisations locally and internationally to enhance the lives of those nearing the end of life.
The hospice is heavily reliant on the support of its surrounding community, which has sustained its services for 50 years.
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