Flowers of the Earth
Solo Exhibition
Rotherham Minster
Curated by Mark Devereux Projects
Commissioned by WOW Rotherham
Selected by David Sinclaire
Supported by Flux Rotherham, Rotherham Minister and Rotherham Council
Photos by Hannah Pye
Across cultures, flowers hold deep meaning. In Indian culture, garlands represent purity, devotion, and celebration, often linked to the goddess Lakshmi and the blessings of abundance. Similarly, flowers around the world are used in rituals, offerings, and ceremonies—marking love, remembrance, and renewal.
Each handmade flower in the installation represents a unique identity, memory, or story. Together, they form a collective garland—a symbol of unity through diversity. The work invites visitors to reflect on the theme The Colour of Identity, celebrating Rotherham’s vibrant communities and the shared spaces where we all grow and thrive.
Temple bells are also woven into the installation. Traditionally made from five metals symbolising earth, air, sky, water, and space, the bells’ resonant tones invite visitors into stillness and connection. As the flowers celebrate the beauty of difference, the bells echo the harmony that links us all—inviting a moment of presence, reflection, and shared belonging.