Remembrance Series

I have found that emotional tears are increasingly triggered by a broader range of feelings including: physical pain; attachment-related pain; empathetic, compassionate pain; societal pain and sentimental or moral feelings.

The “Remembrance” series of the sculptural eyes began as small-scale drawings of crying eyes and tears during the pandemic. Along with gouache and ink, I used a sewing machine as a drawing tool. (last image)  I sought to create this movement on a larger 3D scale. Each work stemmed from a specific memory including nostalgia, anger, and family relationships. The works incorporate ceramic glazed tears, various glazes and lusters, silk cord and personal items such as shells, beads and family jewelry.