Memento Mori
When you lose someone dear to you, it's a natural instinct to want to contain your love for them in some way. Having something tangible that reminds you of the person and that you can touch and carry with you when you are grieving can bring such comfort. This object can act as a physical stand-in for the person who has died, almost like an anchor. In 2015, ten years after my Mom died, I created a body of work that utilized many of my Mom's belongings as materials. One of the pieces I created, was the piece