16/10/2026
Melancholy is a sculpture by Albert György, located in Geneva, Switzerland. It powerfully captures the emptiness that grief can leave behind.
The hollow space at the centre of the sculpture represents the enormous void we may feel when someone close to us dies. It reflects the isolation, sadness and loneliness that can accompany the loss of someone we love.
The figure’s bowed head and crossed arms, held close to its chest, convey the emotional turmoil of grief. The sculpture reminds us that grief can leave us feeling empty, overwhelmed and alone.
At the Children’s Grief Centre, we are here to listen to your child and remind them that they are not alone in their grief.
Children and young people need a safe space where they can talk openly about death, bereavement or the feelings that arise when their parents separate.
Sometimes, talking to someone who understands and has experience in listening to children and young people can make a real difference. It gives them an opportunity to explore and express their feelings, including sadness, anger, confusion and anxiety, in a supportive and understanding environment.
At the Children’s Grief Centre, every child deserves to be heard, understood and reminded that they do not have to navigate their grief alone. 💜
