In May of 2002, I injured my right hand, which caused nerve damage and eventually had to amputate two fingers to relieve the pain. During that time, I became obsessed with hands. I put together a group show just for artists with hand injuries. It was my way of trying to cope with losing a part of me.
yeah, even more hands
More hands - this was one of 250 paintings that were chosen out of over a 1000 for a show put on by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - See link above
During the time I had injured my hand, I started painting hands...hands hands everywhere. This is actually 9 different canvases, with raised bones made of sand and glue. It took me weeks and weeks to finish. The last time I saw it was in Cambridge, MA hanging at the Near East cafe. I have no idea if it is still there.
this was part of a large outdoor exhibit for the Windows project in Easthampton MA The hands were in the middle of four faces each representing the process of healing: SHOCK SADNESS ANGER ACCEPTING each face was 4 x 4 ft. and the hands rotated in the middle of it, breaking apart a paint brush - this was when I had only had 1 finger amputated.
These four faces were in a circle leaning against each other with the hands rotating in the middle - primitive simple paintings, but considering I was in the process of losing my fingers, my drawing ability and most of my fine motor skills...I think they came out alright. I have since repainted the other side and used them in the show A room without a view see them in Gallery 1
These four faces were in a circle leaning against each other with the hands rotating in the middle - primitive simple paintings, but considering I was in the process of losing my fingers, my drawing ability and most of my fine motor skills...I think they came out alright. I have since repainted the other side and used them in the show A room without a view see them in Gallery 1
These four faces were in a circle leaning against each other with the hands rotating in the middle - primitive simple paintings, but considering I was in the process of losing my fingers, my drawing ability and most of my fine motor skills...I think they came out alright. I have since repainted the other side and used them in the show A room without a view see them in Gallery 1
These four faces were in a circle leaning against each other with the hands rotating in the middle - primitive simple paintings, but considering I was in the process of losing my fingers, my drawing ability and most of my fine motor skills...I think they came out alright. I have since repainted the other side and used them in the show A room without a view see them in Gallery 1