Yesterday – June 6th, 2014 – marked the 70th anniversary of D-Day, when allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy in France. It’s one of the most famous battles of the past century, and depicted in famous movies such as The Longest Day or Saving Privat Ryan.
There were many types of commemorations, political world leaders talking, etc..,
This one, however, stood out. “Sand painting artist” Jamie Wardly (with help) drew the silhouettes representing the about 9.000 dead of D-Day into the beaches of Normandy.
Amazing!
#1 – The Fallen – Video
Today is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings and last September on International Peace Day we went to Arromanches in France to draw on the beach 9000 silhouettes to visually represent the lives lost and what happens in the absence of peace as such a number is unimaginable. The drawing represented all combatants and civilians that lost their lives on that day. It was designed by Jamie Wardley and Andy Moss and involved many volunteers and lots of heart to make the piece.
This short film is a sneak preview by Finn Varney from Aberrations films who joined us on our trip to France. Thank you to all these those involved as this art piece continues to touch peoples hearts.
#2 – Thoughts?
Just had to share this one! Amazing work.
Let me know what you think!
Z.
Zweischneid
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