Everything I put into the closet is something that reminds me of the trial this woman is going through.
Early on I decided not to put clothes in the closet, only scarves and headcoverings. The robe and slippers told me I was wrong, again.
In the mirror is a portrait of a woman with the shattered shards of the mirror exploding from it.
A kazoo, for music. It will be more upbeat than an ominously ticking clock, which was my first idea
A Basket with hair care products that she doesn't have a use for anymore.
Toys either her children or grandchildren.
Cards from everyone who loves her.
A collage of "The Places I will Go"
A banner that exhorts "Strive for a Cure"
The words on the "altar of the triptych" have been wrenching. There are two layers of words on the back of the closet. The big scary red letters are all of the medical jargon which describe the disease, not the person. The smaller gray type are the words that express the humanity of our woman and the love of her husband. I'm glad to get over the words. They were a very hard part of this project.
Prayer boxes- symbolic of the supplications and support all around her
Glue- holds us together, and all the stuff to the walls
Brochure- to explain the project briefly and to be taken so viewers could visit this website later
Dreamcatcher is made to catch dreams. It is the circular piece with webbing and feathers hanging from the shelf.
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