The installation by local artists and film maker Rebecca E Marshall, was called Bright Hollow and described as ‘a luminous meditation on grief as a journey’.
It concluded a four day festival organised by local events organisation 18 hours in conjunction with St Michael’s Hospice, aimed at bringing people together through creativity to discuss grief and loss.
It encompassed film, talks, a Walk of Remembrance in Alexandra Park, live music, poetry and performances taking place at venues across Hastings and St Leonards.
Saturday saw a busy Marketplace event taking place on the Stade, in Hastings Old Town, with puppet shows, stalls and a well-being singing workshop.
Local stilt-walkers Xena Flame and Dolly Delicious appeared at Priory Meadow shopping centre on Saturday in their moth themed costumes.
The Good Grief Festival was founded in Bristol in 2020 as a way of helping people deal with the Covid pandemic. This was the first time the nationally recognised festival has come to Hastings.
1. Flaming beach sculpture brings Good Grief Festival to a close
Flaming beach sculpture brings Good Grief Festival to a close Photo: supplied
2. Good Grief Market at The Stade
Good Grief Market at The Stade Photo: staff
3. Flaming beach sculpture brings Good Grief Festival to a close
Flaming beach sculpture brings Good Grief Festival to a close Photo: supplied
4. Good Grief Market at The Stade
Good Grief Market at The Stade Photo: staff