fiber/assemblage

Sorrow

assemblage piece

clothing, fabric, thread, sterling silver rings and semiprecious stones, neckties, wristwatch, found silver butterfly pin, one red red bead, a furtive glove hand stealing riches from its own pocket, tears, compassion, forgiving myself daily

Approximately 9x8 feet

This piece is related to a drawing from my Piety series of several years ago

Compassion, an ink drawing from my Piety series

detail image

Is Sorrow's head

a heart or a boxing glove?

It can be both.

detail image

the feet of Sorrow

Regret

installment

my late son's shirt and hat

thread

posture

and a hanger

A Grief Resolved

assemblage

fabric and other artifacts from my late son's collection of possessions

GENIE MAPLES