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Remembering the Missing in the Afternoon at the Parkway, Oil, Gouache, Charcoal, Graphite & Polaroid Emulsion Lifts on Cyanotype, 9 x 12 inches, 2021
They Forgot the Ritz Crackers, but There Were Plenty of Marlboro Lights, Oil, Gouache, Charcoal, Graphite & Polaroid Emulsion Lifts on Cyanotype, 9 x 12 inches, 2021
In 2018, I underwent eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to help me heal and process the loss of both parents in my 20's. As a child of addicts, I was filled with traumatic memories that were tightly contained in my body and frayed at the edges. Inspired by EMDR therapy, these small works on frayed and crooked pieces of loose canvas were made to reprocess bittersweet and flawed memories of the past as well as spoiled moments of the present.
Oil, gouache, charcoal & polaroid emulsion lifts on canvas, 2021
Oil, gouache, charcoal & polaroid emulsion lifts on canvas, 2021
"SHE NEVER LISTENS"
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when mom and dad decided
they no longer wanted our two turtles anymore. I remember the day when dad brought them to school for show and tell day, I was filled with joy. but one day they didn’t want them anymore. we drove to Petco, dad casually led us back to the aquarium section, lifted the lid on the turtle tank and put them back. That was that. |
“Mom Taught Me How to Steal Like a Pro at 16”
we ransacked Macy’s together stole an Xbox from Best Buy Sara would say, “this is my daughter Lillian, isn’t she so beautiful?” Can still smell her DKNY perfume. |
“She Thought She Always Had to Say Yes"
never meant to get engaged to a drug dealer at 19, glad that didn't work out. |
“Never Ending Mama"
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“Now That I'm in My 30's, I See You Mom When I Look in the Mirror"
darkening circles same lips flushed red face and how you used to always ask, how do i look? how d |