I’m excited to be sending these guys off to the Alzheimer’s society today. They (kindly) reckon they can auction them off to raise money for their wonderful organisation. All I can say is🤞! I’m just pleased these paintings are still able to connect my family’s experience of Alzheimer’s with others who are suffering from the terribly heart breaking condition. Together however, we can heal the heart even if we can’t yet heal the brain. “Mamamania” were 2 paintings I produced as an expression of sympathy for my dear, Mama (my maternal grandmother) who had Alzheimer’s disease for many years before her death. I wanted to depict the fragmentation of her mind, yet salvage the strength and cell memories she held in her, once very capable and robust hands. They remained large and strong even when the rest of her body and mind shrank and dwindled.
I was very proud to have them accepted and displayed by the Wellcome Trust image awards a few years back. Since then, they’ve been twiddling their thumbs until now. Big love and gratitude to @alzheimerssoc - good luck with them!
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