Childhood

Upon reading the poem by Mary Oliver, The Journey, I was inspired to put together this still life and paint the items my mother saved from my childhood. By going back in time in a very personal way, I was able to feel joy, let go of pain and recognize my artist voice telling me that we, as a society, are all worth saving. But, ultimately, as in the poem, 'The only life you could save', is your own. I hope my paintings make the viewers feel they are worthy of feeling joy and can let go of pain.