I’m writing this as I sit surrounded by tools, bits of timber, and the beginnings of what will soon be the central structure for Letters to Forever. Most of the artwork is now finished — the drawings, the sculpture, the scent piece, the sound baths — and it’s all starting to feel real. It’s strange and beautiful to watch something grow from grief into something physical. Tangible.
And also: doing everything I can to spread the word. Promoting an exhibition is almost an artwork in itself — I’ve been flyering, posting, tagging, shouting quietly (and sometimes not-so-quietly) into the world.
A little milestone: the book is being printed.
400 pages of letters — each one written by someone who trusted me with their loss. The weight of that feels important. There will be just one physical copy at the show, for now, but I’m hoping to make it available as a print-on-demand after the exhibition ends.
There’s a full programme of workshops too — carefully curated with local practitioners and supported by Cruse Bereavement Support. These include creative, body-based sessions on grief, caring, and emotional resilience. Cruse even ran a webinar to support our workshop facilitators, and they’ll be present during events as a gentle, informed presence. You can explore them here:
👉 www.nataliamillmanart.com/letters-to-forever
I’ve just finished two new pieces: a short video work and a longer film which will be part of the live performance on 28 August. It’s a semi-experimental piece: text, movement, sound, memory. I’m collaborating with the brilliant Casey Francis, and I can’t wait to share it.
