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Paving art marks Covid-19 Day of Reflection

Richard Price
BBC News, West Midlands
BBC A colourful, spiralling artwork resembling a stained glass window has been created on paving slabs on the ground.BBC
The large mural was created to mark five years since the Covid-19 pandemic took hold in the UK

The Covid-19 National Day of Reflection was marked in Coventry on Sunday with a large floor mural at the city's Cathedral Ruins.

Members of the public were able to reflect on the impact of the pandemic, with the artwork unveiled by deputy leader of Coventry City Council Abdul Salam Khan.

"As a city we came together to reach out in any way we could to support vulnerable members of our community and anyone who needed help," Khan said.

"I'm proud that the city played a leading role in the roll-out of the vaccines and the hope and support it provided to people during such a momentous time."

A colourful, spiralling artwork resembling a stained glass window has been created on paving slabs on the ground. The window-less frames of Coventry Cathedral's stone structure are visible behind, with blue skies.
Local artist Katie O created the pavement mural in the ruins of Coventry Cathedral

He added: "I hope this piece of art gives a place of peace and quiet reflection to anyone who feels they would like to come and have a few moments to reflect on what was a challenging and worrying time for us all."

A section of an artwork created on the floor, resembling the pane of a stained glass window. It contains the letters NHS in blue and a silhouetted skyline.

The artwork was produced by street artist Katie O, who said the lockdown period had shown how the arts could help to bring people together.

"I'm grateful for the opportunity to mark this important day," she said.

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