NEW ARTWORK / Pencil on Paper / As the snow begins to fall in Oxford I hope you’re all keeping warm and cosy where ever you might be.
When I was spending the winter break in California I was shown some black and white photographs of my grandmother, Bernice Bowman growing up on the South Side of Chicago in the 1920’s and 1930’s. I fell for this particular image for its composition and richness, especially as it captures a moment of happiness and innocence only a few years before the Second World War broke out. As an artwork it fits well into the narrative of the larger body of my work based on how the Pacific War impacted my family.
I hope you enjoy and it would be great to hear your feedback.
Peace!
