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Motion · S6M-18948 · 17 Sep 2025

The Colour of Grief Exhibition, Creativity, Loss and Hope

Lodged by Annie Wells Standard Motion 32 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates  the Glasgow-based artist, Sasha Shalmina, on the launch of The Colour of Grief, which is her solo exhibition at the New Glasgow Society as part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival and is scheduled to open on 10 October 2025 to coincide with World Mental Health Day; notes that the exhibition was inspired by Sasha’s personal journey following the sudden loss of her father, Ivan, who was a renowned architect and artist; recognises the way in which she has transformed grief into creativity, blending darkness and colour to honour her father’s legacy and to reflect the complex emotions of bereavement; acknowledges that the exhibition also serves as a fundraiser for Cruse Scotland, which provides free and vital bereavement support to children, young people and adults, and understands that The Colour of Grief offers both a moving tribute and a source of hope for all who have experienced loss.

Supporters (32)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.