As I age and peer into the lives of my grandchildren today and worry about their futures, I am more and more aware of the generations that came before and the ties that bind the generations together.The generational lines that were ended or saved by war come to mind. With awareness of the past should we believe that we inherit more than physical characteristics? What actually connects us? This has become a series that has been waiting for me to find a way to tell. As the future generations of my family ponder over these images, what will they see more clearly in themselves?
I am a Fine Art photographer interested in storytelling, curiosity, and a lifelong desire to explore the world visually. After raising five children and living many roles—daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, widow, and partner—I discovered photography later in life. Nine years ago, my partner gave me my first camera, and in 2020 we transformed an old woodworking shop into my studio. Since then, I have dedicated myself to learning, experimenting, and creating work that reflects the stories I’ve carried for decades.
