Piece/Peace in Progress

We lost a very special man in our family this year. My favorite Uncle Harry took his life in April 2008. Its been a difficult few months trying to make some sense of it all. I was drawn to what I know best- my art- and it seems my newest work is bringing me peace-peace in progress.

I was lucky to have taken a few photos of my Uncle a couple years back while visiting with family in Alberta- pictures of him with his grandaughter Sage. One of these photos has literally haunted me for the past 2 years . A picture of Sage, her stance- the flow of the dress she was wearing, the tilt of her head......there was something so magical and so angelic about it.

I just knew at one point I would do something with this image.So 2 years later and with Harrys passing, I felt drawn to clay, and to somehow pay tribute to a man I feel honored to have had in my life.The focus will be Sage - with her Grandpa Harry's hands holding her...
forever holding his girl.

Beginning in July- now 9 + months into it I can definitely see progress.... but with still a very long ways to go.