My Granny died suddenly on December 1st, 2018
After her death we spent a lot of time reminiscing and gathering memories of the past that we had all shared. Visiting her house after her passing was very peculiar and nothing that I had felt before, it was my first-time experiencing the death of someone remarkable to me. This body of work acts as a memento and explores the memories and characteristics of the house as it has been untouched even months later at the loss of her presence.
It was once a place of colour and liveliness but the house has not been looked after in her final years reflecting her state of wellbeing and ability to care for it. I have documented the emptiness of her home and the surrounding environment that assembled our joyful memories. The coast and the tropical garden was what made her happy, Thurlestone, Devon was part of my life from when I was born I hope to communicate her absence yet celebrate her life and say our farewells. I have been influenced by artists such as Philip Toledano and Claude Monet.
Stanley Spencer who's work was greatly loved by my Granny is an influence in this work and my focus. The flower reminds us of her and her link to the Magnolia tree she planted years ago, when she passed the magnolia season bloomed and beautiful pink and white tones filled the trees.
