The Lincolnshire Mosaic Of Freedom

The Lincolnshire Mosaic of Freedom is a major participatory artwork created for Freedom: Then & Now, a UK-wide creative programme marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Commissioned for Lincolnshire, the project brought together thousands of images submitted by schools, families and community groups across the county to form a large-scale digital mosaic celebrating what f

Over the course of 2025, people from across Lincolnshire were invited to contribute photographs and images that expressed their idea of freedom — from personal memories and everyday life to archive material and community scenes. These submissions formed the building blocks of a striking mosaic artwork that blends local voices, history and symbolism into one unified visual narrative.

The final artwork was realised as a monumental digital installation displayed outside Lincoln Arts Centre in November 2025, forming a series of large panels that together created The Lincolnshire Mosaic of Freedom. Designed to be experienced both from afar and up close, the mosaic artfully balances the collective impact of thousands of individual contributions with the emotional resonance of speci

As part of a broader national initiative — supported by Arts Council England and delivered through a network of arts centres and community partners — the project asked Lincolnshire residents to reflect on the meaning of freedom then and now. Through community-led conversations, creative sessions and open calls for participation, the work became a living portrait of county-wide perspectives on free

The Lincolnshire Mosaic of Freedom stands as a testament to the power of collective expression, bringing together diverse lived experiences in a visual tapestry that honours the past, celebrates the present, and invites ongoing reflection on the values that bind communities together.