Mother’s Prayer: Struggle, Death and Rebirth: 55 years of cottage life in the Eastern Townships. RSVP required. Please email to set up a viewing. This exhibition will be ongoing at my private Gallery.
Stories begin to tell themselves over the years. Here I have gathered pieces to tell you the story of my Mother and a piece of land she bought with my Father back in 1965, a year before I was born. Over the years it has become more difficult for her physically and financially. The foundation of the old house began to shift and with it its walls until things fall apart. In this work I explore physical, financial and emotional shifts as well as the persistence of the human spirit to continue to struggle for a future beyond our years.
The future is uncertain future. What am I to do oh Lord? Guild me
Mattress Made of Memories
Plank by plank the walls disappeared. A whole life time of colour stripped to black and white ... shapes and forms shifting with each season.
Memories are Deconstructed
The mattress over the years soaks up all our dreams and nighmares.
Mornings are always cold. The light beautifully illuminates ... and provides a little warmth.
When the mind wanders so does the body ... and the nights are filled with terror.
This sickness shall pass and I will heal.
With the light hope. A humble whisper to the Lord.
From the deep subconscious I reach out.. and pull myself out..
My Bloody Eye you'll take advantage of me ... not this day my friend.
I will survive ... I will thrive!
A Mother's Heart Always Bleeds
I will collect and harvest.
I look in Wonder at your beauty Oh Lord.
And Thank You for my humble home.
I will rebuild and gather.
I will continue to plant oh Lord ... because it must be done.
Great work Michael ! wonderful clarity,colour and composition. good to see some positive hopeful pics amongst the dispare