2008 Rebirth Exhibition, Ponsonby Auckland, New Zealand

In October 2008, two pieces of the late Regan McDonnell were sent to New Zealand for the Art for Greif “Rebirth Exhibition” hosted by Becks Mc Donnell. A fabulous collection from creatives offering support through multi media in times of grief.

The Art of Grief are a Creative Team who are commited to raising grief awareness through the diversity of Art. Nurtured since December 2007 by it’s founder Rebecca McDonell, The Art of Grief, was birthed into action when it launched it’s debut campaign The Waves of Grief in March 2008.

This campaign delivered a very raw look at the surrounding feelings that can consume and overwhelm us when we find ourselves face to face with our very own wave of grief.

With an exhibition spanning a story of large photographic stills, music, fashion, documented film and live sculpture this particular campaign was an extremely powerful piece, and a very unique way to show us that we all at some point will face our own wave of grief, and that comfort can be found in knowing that we’re not alone.

So now we’re aware that we are not alone, I encourage you to use this site as your own lounge room to sit and chat with others, to raise questions and share experiences, to post photo’s, topics, this is your sanction, your space your refuge and we will do our best to support you, and your views. And remember there is no right or wrong way to grieve as long as you’re doing something you’re doing just fine.