So much has happened for all of us over the years and loss has been around us much more. As several conversations around the subject came up in a short period of time and a direct request, I’ve started the process to revisit the Last Picture of You. I would like to encourage people to share their last wishes and discuss this area more.
The replies will be developed into an installation over Deptford X festival 22nd September to 1st October 2023. On the opening night, there will be poetry (Cheri Gillings). Over the course of the two weeks there will be a workshop around the subject matter from well-being coach (Katie Leefe) and a session/potential book club around organising a home in advance or after someone has passed (Ema Di Monte).
The questions below include an opportunity to respond to some questions around last wishes, you are welcome to use some or all of them as prompts and put your reply in writing, audio (whatsapp?), live presentation, video with captions enabled or through a conversation or even playlist. Whatever works for you. You also don’t have to use these and something else might be flowing that you want to share around the same theme and last wishes, then go for it. I’ll see how and what I can use when I get the replies.
Q1 If, and when, you die what kind of service or funeral would you like and why
Q2 What colours or clothing would you want to be dressed in (or others to be dressed in
Q3 If you close your eyes what do you see right now?
Q4 If you would like to say anything about this project, your last wishes or anything this brings up for you, please add here.
Q5 How have your feelings or experiences of loss changed over the last 3 years? How might you grace yourself forgiveness for any regrets around death of loved ones and letting go of guilt
Q6 Any suggestions for others who who might need to arrange your/a funeral or grieving (or both)
Q7 Are there any pieces of music comes to mind or you’d like to share
Q8 How do you feel after reading and inputting into this? Options include: Curious, Sad, Life Affirmed, Ambivalent, Anxious, Other (feel free to note)
Q9 What three things will you do for your care and life this month?
Q10 I consent to the use of my replies for Percy Street Riots and Arti Dillon art works and there will be credit to your name and organisation, if you so choose. Share Yes or No.
