Fifteen free-standing bronze sculptures, depicting aspects of death, loss and immortality stand at the heart of the project. The sculptures are by Ian Rank-Broadley, known for his effigy of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II on UK coinage. Kann feels that the work is “beautifully and delicately modeled and yet still has a contemporary feel which is so unusual to see. Rank-Broadley chose the exact amount of detail to allow the emotional message of the work to dominate. I admire the sculptor’s incredible skill and his ability to express emotion in clay.” Ponzio, when describing the sculptures, says that “the scale and the restraint in the poses make them feel of our time although they are informed by classical principles.” She adds, “The project creates a personal space for people to shut out the outside world for a moment and really focus on the sacrifices that were made. It considers the human experience as well as the environment around it.”
