I Disappear, 2017
A work from my exhibition Kesken Juhlien, 2017
I Disappear, 2017. Original art work size 80x100cm. Edition 2/5 + 2 ap in my shop, also as fine art print.
What is the story of this photo ?
I made this floral art installation after my mom died suddenly in 2016. It is called I Disappear. I made it in 2017. My mother's death was very hard for me and I just could not believe that she was gone. I am not a very religious person (even though I believe in my own way to something bigger) but it really is a big question mark what to think about after life. Of course I used a lot of time wondering if I will ever see my mom again. Time passes and luckily it heals too. Sorrow turns to longing.
Somehow I feel this photo is very current now. These past few weeks have shown us a different reality in Europe. A war in Ukraine. But it is not the only war at the moment. There are people dying in many countries and there are people who lose someone dear for reasons I can't understand. But I know they all feel same way that I did. Unbearable sorrow. Huge black whole in their hearts.
The story of this photo is that one is leaving and the other one is watching how the other disappears into the black. It is not necessarily a scary place where the other one goes because it is in the middle of the most beautiful fairytale forest. The cruel thing is that we all have to go someday. Hopefully in peace, not in war. I hope we can take care of our beloved ones and save lives in these horrible wars so that no one have to die for no reason and no one have to lose their loved ones.
Wild and Wilted, 2017. Original art work size 80x100cm. Edition 5 + 2 ap. This work was also in exhibition Kesken Juhlien, 2017 in Villa Lillan. It celebrates the whole circle of life. This work is in my shop as limited edition fine art print.
Exhibition name Kesken Juhlien means in English - leaving party before it is over. It is good to go when you still have fun. The idea for the exhibition name came from the book my therapist mentioned. Merete Mazzarella’s Hem från festen 1992.
Night in Grove, 2017 original art work size 80x100cm. Edition 5 + 2 ap. This one was also in exhibition. I love Fritillarias, they are a sign of spring with their delicate curvy beauty. If they are back every spring, they are kind of immortal too.
xoxo
Kreetta
