Angel Cloud

Like many people we are outraged by the war in the Ukraine. As a response we set up a cloud of Angels in a window in Dumfries High Street, hosted by the Mid Steeple Quarter Project.

The Display is over now, but many of the issues remain in our minds and prayers, so this page is still in place.

How can we respond?

with practical help of course.

But as Artists we create.

These Angels are placed here to recognise all the souls caught up in the chaos of war, and as a prayer for peace.

It is a symbol to do something with the frustration we felt as a community and within the wider community.

We will posted photos on social media so that those directly involved can hopefully see, and know that there are people in Dumfries who are thinking about them.

If it would help you turn your anger, frustration, or feelings of powerlessness into a practical act of making- please fold an angel although it will not be added physically to the installation any more. Here is a video about how to fold Angels

This artwork was there to help us move beyond the feelings that can overwhelm us and make a positive action, even if it is a small one.

Further information and activities

• A Light Touch
  Artists help us become aware of the invisible reality we live in. This process can be confusing and leave us questioning things we were certain of, it can also reassure those who experience it – leaving them with the thought “Now I see it, I’m glad I’m not the only one!” #SensingSpirituality is a project … Read more
• Forest Church at Allanton
  We held the March Forest Church meeting at Allanton Peace Sanctuary. This was part of one of the eight seasonal festivals they are planning for this year. These festivals recognise the changing seasons in what is sometimes called the wheel of the year. We had a particular focus on peace in Ukraine and Russia, but … Read more
• Practical Help
  “I, by my works, will show you my Faith…” The act of making art can visualise some very complicated emotions. Art in public can be an action that ‘moves’ many people. If you are a dancer, then dancing can be protest as well as performance, and we who are crafters have folded angels. We can … Read more
• Ragnarock
  A longer post today, inspired by thoughts of war which once again fill my social media feed, and mind. …When I tell the story of Ragnarock I grieve. It follows Loki telling too much truth, harshly. It is the breaking of oaths, conflict between those who should be family. It is the twighlight that follows … Read more
• Crafters, keep on crafting.
  I can scarcely imagine what it must be like to have your country invaded and your home subjected to rocket attacks. How can you work when it is too dangerous to leave your house? How can you buy food when you can’t work? I will have sat round a campfire, after a days work, singing … Read more

And because it is always good to be prepared – What options are there, other than armed response, in the face of international violence?

A 2015 article International Centre on Non Violent Conflict

Peace and Non violence in the Quaker tradition at Quaker.org and you can read updates from Kyiv on facebook here