On Mother’s Day a friend posted a picture of her grandmother and several other female relatives. It inspired me to consider the women in my own line and think of how I might represent them artistically. I call this piece “Generations” because it represents the legacy passed down from mothers to their daughters. We are who we are because of the women who set the example for us. When we honor our mothers, we also honor all the generations who came before. I never had the opportunity to meet my maternal great-grandmother, but this piece is an idealized family portrait of four generations.
I am Linda daughter of
Gertrude daughter of
Amanda daughter of
Edie daughter of
Rena who was descended from
Unknown African women whose DNA has been passed down to me.