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In the series, Treasured, I am recording objects that have been in the family care, in some cases for over 150 years. The objects have a connection to a family story and a person. Apart from painting and drawing, I am researching and reproducing my great grandmother’s diary which not only trace several families’ history but also many objects that reflect a cultural history. I have been photographing & drawing objects within my mother’s home for years while trying to get the story behind the objects. For many objects their history has been forgotten or lost but it is still a clue to someone’s life. Often research or close inspection of an object can reveal unknown stories, often a time and place. The objects then lose their inanimate nature and motivate representation, drawing or painting.
Artwork in progress – These images snapped in the art room to follow the development of the paintings and thought process.
Diary entry – 16th May 1922- Will drove us to the Melba Concert, she is magniDcent such a marvellous voice. Jean looked nice in her new pink evening dress, mine is very handsome & costly.
Diary entry – 6th November 1920 – M.S. came this afternoon for my veil to wear on her wedding day, Alma and Eilleen wore it. I have still got my wedding dress
The sextant and sailing are part of the family story.
Sewing a ladies’ pleasure and a way to feed her family.
