Grayson’s Art Club viewers are left ‘sobbing’ as a boy pays tribute to his twin brother who died when he was four with a touching family collage
- Simran and Mandish Khebbal, from the UK, talked artist through family collage
- Told how it featured Simran’s twin brother, who sadly died when he was four
- They appeared in last night’s episode of Channel 4’s Grayson’s Art Club
Grayson’s Art Club viewers were left ‘sobbing’ after a young boy paid tribute to his twin brother who died when he was four in a touching family collage – before adding ‘home is where the heart is.’
In last night’s episode of the Channel 4 show, which was themed ‘home,’ Grayson Perry spoke to members of the public about their creations – including Simran and his mother Mandish Khebbal, from the UK.
‘Mum and dad are wearing Gucci,’ explained the youngster. ‘I cut it out from a magazine. They’re wearing this because they’d normally wear black and white clothes.
‘Cash is a grump. He’s 12-years-old. I’m practicing for karate for when I go back to school for an exam. This is Sorian. He died when I was four and also when he was four.
After Mandish explained that Sorian was his twin brother, Simran continued: ‘Home is where the heart is, my heart is, and the heart of my family.’
And viewers were quick to take to Twitter to express how moved they were by the touching collage.
Simran and his mother Mandish Khebbal (pictured), from the UK, shared the collage with the nation in last night’s episode of Channel 4’s Grayson’s Art Club
Commenting on the collage before hearing the story behind it, the renowned artist said: ‘I love the fact he’s put these character’s in the space and the interior decor. That wallpaper is fab and those lamps – he’s got all the perspective right’ (pictured)
Viewers were left emotional (pictured) after Simran revealed he has included a picture of his twin brother, who sadly died when he was four
‘#GraysonsArtClub beautiful programme. “Home is where the heart is” wow the last section made me cry, brave mum and little fella,’ wrote one, while a second penned: ‘Beautiful little boy remembering his twin brother. Made me cry.’
‘A third added: ‘OMG….Simran’s story just made me cry. Such a beautiful way to celebrate his Twin brother’s life…by placing dinosaurs around to be collected and loved..
During the episode, Simran’s mother Mandish went on to explain how it’s coming up to the anniversary of her son Sorian’s death.
‘It’s a really odd time to be in quarantine in your home, which you love, but not being able to get out and about,’ she said.
Simran pointed out that he positioned his twin brother in the photoframe on the wall of his collage (pictured)
One emotional viewer took to social media and penned: ‘Ooh that made me cry tonight. Wonderful, wonderful stuff. Well done to all involved’ (pictured)
‘Usually at this time of year, on the anniversary of his death, we put dinosaurs on park benches with a little note like Paddington saying: “I’m brand new, please taken me home and play with me.” It’s a sad day but it’s nice to make people happy.’
She continued: ‘I know it sounds odd but we kept the ashes. I can’t bare to let him go. I always say whoever goes first gets to take him with them. He’s always at home. He’s ours.
Before hearing the touching explanation to accompany their collage, Grayson was already impressed: ‘I love a collage and this is a great one. It’s got some nice detail.’
‘I love the fact he’s put these character’s in the space and the interior decor. That wallpaper is fab and those lamps – he’s got all the perspective right.’
After confirming that it has been selected to feature in his exhibition, those who tuned in took to social media to discuss the impact the artwork had one them.
‘Another deeply moving #GraysonsArtClub tonight which moved me to tears. I really hope you win an award for this series. This is TV to get you through #lockdown,’ wrote one, while a second wrote: ‘Loved #GraysonsArtClub again this week. Sobbed through the last 15 minutes!’
A third added: ‘Ooh that made me cry tonight. Wonderful, wonderful stuff. Well done to all involved,’ while a fourth agreed: ‘Even though it makes me cry, on a Monday I exist purely for #GraysonsArtClub.’
Another commented: ‘Made us both cry at the end, but in a lovely heartfelt way. Everyone who watches and takes part in #GraysonsArtClub are ‘our people’ and that’s a blessing right now.’
Taking to Twitter, one person wrote: ‘Loved #GraysonsArtClub again this week. Sobbed through the last 15 minutes!’ (pictured)