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"Never commit, excuse or remain silent" with a white ribbon tile to reflect the White Ribbon pledge. "Remembering women who died from male violence"
The mosaic was made in reverse and set with anthracite grey grout then sealed with two layers of Eco Epoxy UVPoxy resin to protect the mosaic beneath. It took approximately 200 hours to design and make.
The project was led by Sarah McGuinness, Chair of Reclaim Sutton's Streets and supported by Sutton Council and Successful Sutton BID
Samia Tossio and Sarah McGuinness had connected over a yarn bombed Tree of Remembrance and a candle-lit vigil for Sabina Nessa in 2021.
Conversations around making a permanent memorial followed and the mosaic memorial bench was the outcome. The unveiling coincided with the first anniversary of the murder of Sarah Everard and International Women's Day. Coverage of the dedication ceremony made ITV London news with articles in many national and regional newspapers including The Independent and The Guardian.