Wendy Pye devises this Death Salon™ in collaboration with Luna Arts. It is inspired by the spirit of the eighteenth-century salon- a gathering for cultural exchange and reflective discussion.

The evening is curated and features talks and presentations by two to three creatives, including visual artists, performers, or writers. Each guest presents how their creative practice or a specific project helped them confront mortality or grief. Through visual presentations and personal stories, they share their creative journey, both practical and emotional, which becomes relatable and resonant for the audience.

A full Death Salon™ experience also includes an empty, shrouded vessel for remembrance, designed by Luna Arts and Dagmara Rudkin (Sacred Wings). The vessel offers a quiet focal point for those who wish to reflect and remember, while gently inviting us to consider more personal and alternative ways of approaching death.

The Death Salon explores how the creative process can support wellbeing, help us process complex emotions and make meaning from loss. Through sharing artists’ personal experiences of transformation through their creative projects, the Salon opens spaces for reflection, connection and conversation, offering a meaningful and compassionate way to engage with death and grief as a community.

We presented our first Death Salon™ at Fabrica Gallery in Brighton in March 2025, followed by a second in March 2026. Both events sold out and were supported by Arts Council England. Each received an overwhelmingly positive response, and we are now exploring opportunities to further develop the project.

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