Description
Artist Statement: This piece is inspired by my late grandmother, Matsuko Kagura. A small Japanese woman with a fierce spirit. Meeting her meant experiencing either overflowing love and hospitality or indifference– no in-between. She was a very vibrant and strong person. Her life was a mix of interesting history and difficult decisions. leading her to transform into different versions of herself just to survive. In the end, some decisions left her feeling regretful. Wishing she had done differently to have stronger relationships with her family. But I can’t explain the complexities of her enigmatic life in a short paragraph… all I know is…
Matsuko embraced the many masks she wore throughout her life, even when they weren’t always benevolent, she wore them well.
This piece is a reminder that, although we make hard decisions and bear heavy burdens, we often become stronger in the process.
