How the Forever 20 Memorial was created

The Forever 20 Memorial was created through a collaborative process between sculptors and designers at Liverpool Football Club. The central motif is an infinity heart, which served as the player's signature celebration and symbolizes his love for family, teammates, and fans. The designers incorporated the numbers 20 and 30 within the piece to represent brotherhood, using a continuous line technique to convey these symbolic meanings in sculptural form.

The creation process employed multiple sophisticated artistic techniques. The team used a pantograph, a tool dating back to Da Vinci's time, to transfer designs and incorporate physical elements. They dipped scarves and flowers in wax to preserve them as part of the memorial, and also pressed textures from these items onto wax sheets. These textured wax sheets were then folded into the infinity heart shape to interconnect different pieces. Lettering referencing the player's song was carved into the work, creating multiple layers of meaning and connection to the memorabilia.

The artists emphasized the importance of using actual physical memorials and the delicate materials (flowers and fabric textures) within the final piece. This approach was intentional—to capture the essence of the player through tangible objects left by fans and the community. The creators expressed the emotional weight of the project, describing it as poignant and sensitive, with a strong desire to honor the family, team, and fans appropriately. The phrase 'Forever 20' represents an eternal tribute to the player's legacy.