Cemetery blackberry jam, 2025

Artist edition:
May the earth lie light upon thee: cemetery blackberry jam
As part of this project 'May the earth lie light upon thee' I have made an edition of 86 jars of blackberry jam from berries growing in Ford Park Cemetery, Plymouth - a 34.5 acre working cemetery, founded in 1846.

'May the earth lie light upon thee' is a new moving image work by Bryony Gillard, developed during a residency with Rame Projects. Filmed in Ford Park Cemetery in Plymouth, the film explores ideas of presence, attention, and care within landscapes shaped by loss. Following the cemetery’s dedicated team of groundskeepers, the footage reveals the labour involved in tending to the dead and the many entangled lives that share the cemetery grounds. Rooted in deep listening and collaborative sound-making, the work invites a more-than-human perspective on time and memory. This presentation is an early-stage installation, offering a glimpse into the evolving process.

The jars have specially made labels featuring a tiny halftone still from the film.

All proceeds will go to Medical Aid for Palestinians.

190ml - I cannot guarantee this jam will not contain allergens.