Name in Lights, Birmingham, originally uploaded by new folder.

Name in Lights is an installation by artist Joshua Sofaer for the Fierce Festival in Birmingham. The public were invited to nominate someone to have their name prominently displayed in Chamberlain Square, mimicking the Hollywood sign.

CJ White nominated her mother, Una White:

'My beautiful mother displayed strength and determination depicted in her journey through the 1960’s from Jamaica to England. She represented, cultivated and encapsulated the spirit of life in her heart and this conveyed to other people of all ages and races. She was very altruistic in her nature and for over 30 years worked as a devoted nurse caring for the sick and the severely mentally disabled.

It would therefore be very apt that 10 years after her death that her name should have the opportunity to light the skylines of Birmingham and would be the epitome of hope, faith, overcoming adversity, effervescent and cultural unity.

My mother was a role model to her daughters and her grandchildren too. Her sprit and faith lives on within us and the memories of her beautiful smile continue to shine everlasting in our personal journeys and her lasting footprint continues to guide us.'

• Photo of the name lit at night.
• Judge Mark Borkowski on Jodie Marsh vs. Una White.
• Video of switch-on.

Labels: birmingham, exhibitions, flickr, moblog

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