Memory Vessel 2011

This painting is part of a series of images that deal with memory. They are based on my travels in Greece, Turkey, and Italy from 2008 - 2018. As an artist I am fascinated with how our minds deals with, creates, stores, uses, and builds memories. Do we create in our minds vessels where our memories are stored? Can memories be stored? How do they change over time and do they change with use? All kinds of questions arise when I begin to look deeply into this. I chose the form of ancient Greek vases as these shapes are lasting forms—surviving centuries to tell the story of the culture of ancient Greece.

I was part of another study abroad program in the Fall of 2011. For this image I have chosen to paint over and cover much of the memories that surround this trip and focus on the colors, textures, and shapes I encountered and keeping the focus on the group of students as they played a huge part in the shaping of the experience.

The painting is 24 x 24 inches. Acrylic and oil on panel. The piece is unframed. On the back of the panel are two French cleats for easy hanging.