Storytelling in Art
The story as I know it... This picture is from my family's collection (mother's side - Fetherson & Grant.) All I could find out abou this image was that the two ladies are sisters. The image was taken at a South Carolina chruch camp meeting.
Inspired by: The closeness of the two sisters- shoulder to shoulder. The beautiful smile on one of the ladies with well manicured nails. Printed dresses- checker and floral prints. Large round hats- that menmics roundness of thier faces. Braided hair- neatly tucked under hats.
Recognized Symbolism: Checkers - squares, land, earth element , realization or materialization; Round - circles, empty, sun, powerful, charisma; Floral - flowers, crowing achievement, feminine beauty; Fingers/fingernails - connection with spirtual power, wealth and status; Hair- life force, strength, royal power, freedom
Contemporary Mixed Media Artwork Final Results
4.5 x 11 Print , Mixed Media - "My Sister's Keeper" 2009
