This series marks my transition into the “empty nest”—a developmental shift documented through a layering of self-portrait drawings, body prints, and journalistic script. As the domestic space has grown unexpectedly quiet, my work has become a site for processing the profound grief of this departure while simultaneously mapping the terrain of a new, independent selfhood. I utilize body prints to ground the work in the physical reality of a mother’s form, overlaying them with detailed drawings that capture the psychological weight of this threshold.
While the silence of a changing home can feel heavy, I deliberately employ a palette of bright, defiant colors to represent the hope and evolution inherent in this second act. My own handwriting weaves through the compositions, acting as both a private diary and a public archive of the “inner labor” required to navigate this transition. By integrating raw, journalistic reflections with vibrant aesthetics, I seek to transform the void of the empty nest into a space of generative visibility, proving that while the house may be quieter, the creative voice is louder and more expansive than ever.
The large canvas pieces include by collaborating artists (titled Threading…): Amy Chaiklin, Betsy Cox, Lindsey Dineen, Michele Keib, Sofia Lulgjuraj, Susan Lutz, Veronica McClaren, Holley Morrison, Savannah Penven, Leslie C. Sotomayor, Nadia Thompson, and Holly Wong.
Ranging in size from 8.5×11” acrylic and pencil on paper, to the larger canvas’ series of acrylic at 5×10’ starting at an investment of $100. Contact for sales inquiries, commissions, or to see more of this developing series.
