I use the term “memories once removed” to refer to people and events someone was either not alive to experience or too young to remember, but has inherited nonetheless through the construct of family identity. This series speaks to the omitted nature of memories, especially those passed down and imagined through family lore, that co-author our personal narratives.

Once Removed: Three Women. 2021 // Mixed media painting on canvas // 16 in. x 16 in.

Once Removed: Torrence, 2019 // Mixed media oil painting on canvas // 14 in. x 11 in.

Once Removed: Ashley, Nora, Erica & Kate, 2019 // Mixed media drawing on paper // 40 in. x 50 in. (framed)

Once Removed: Self Portrait II, 2019 // Mixed media drawing on paper // 42 in. x 42 in. (framed)

Once Removed: Autumn, 2015 // Mixed media canvas // 36 in. x 40 in.

Once Removed: Self Portrait I, 2015 // Mixed media on paper // 13.5 in. x 10.5 in.   

Once Removed: Kris, 2016 // Mixed media on canvas // 13.5 in. x 10.5 in.   

Once Removed: Jenny, 2016 // Mixed media on canvas // 13.5 in. x 10.5 in.