The Being Both Mother and Daughter Series
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Many of us are both mothers and daughters and know how complicated these relationships can be. The central figure is surrounded on one side her by her daughter, and on the other side by her mother. All of the figures have twists and distortions that can use some loving attention. They are connected by proximity and also the central line of DNA.
It’s Complicated
Collagraph Print
11 x 8 1/2 inches
The first print in the series, "It’s Complicated", with its layers of color, suggest there are topics of agreement and also places we don’t see eye to eye.
Interference
Hand Modified Print
11 x 8 1/2 inches
It’s hard enough, trying to keep our relationships stable without external pressures. "Interference" is my visual translation of feeling that pressure.
Past and Future
Hand Modified Print
11 x 8 1/2 inches
The third print emphasizes how I see the mother figure as a symbol for the past, and the daughter, a symbol of the future. The central figure is the only "living" color just as the present moment is the only time that we are alive.
Purple is for Royalty
Collagraph Print
11 x 8 1/2 inches
"Purple is for Royalty" reminds us that we very important people —to each other!
Surrounded by Grace
Hand Modified Print
11 x 8 1/2 inches
The gold tones in "Surrounded by Grace" remind me that we can call on that grace. Sometimes just remembering that will help me with my relationships.
Becoming Real
Hand Modified Print
11 x 8 1/2 inches
In the print "Becoming Real", I am reminded to always be my authentic self.
The Way Out
Hand Modified Print
11 x 8 1/2 inches
"The Way Out" highlights the two doors that are open for us. For me, honesty and courage are two of my best "exit doors" when I feel stuck.
It’s Not Always Black and White
Collagraph Print
11 x 8 1/2 inches
"It’s Not Always Black and White" is self-explanatory. We all have complicated motivations, beliefs and behaviors.
Dimensions are of the print itself, excluding the white border.