The Sound of a Bell by Mark Frith

Portland stone, oak and bell

Throughout the world, sound is used to bring our attention to the moment. The clarity of a single note helps to clear the mind, while the silence that surrounds it creates space for contemplation and meditation.

“Memorials provide a tactile object for us to be with our own thoughts. The bell is a universal symbol, connecting us to the collective. Striking the bell allows us to enter this at will. The sound not only denotes a passing, but also giving thanks in celebration, looking forward – and announcing both arrival, and the start of a journey.”