My mother died on Sunday, December 19, 2021. Our relationship was very complicated. I imagined my first painting about her would be dark and possibly angry, but instead I’m appliquéing my colorful monoprinted fabric on the back side of an embroidery I found at her house when I emptied and sold it four years ago or so. This piece is also unintentionally gravestone-like. I’m also working on my artist’s statement (in my head) to go along with it.
