"I Savor Her Final Breath"3" x 1 3/4glass, dahlia petals, ash, paint, corkThis is my piece for the ThinkSmall6 exhibit here in Richmond, VA. Made in honor of my Mother. Somber. ...
To know me is to know that I think of death as often as I think of life.You cant have one without the other.Im naturally drawn to those things that help us remember the lives weve lost.Remembering he...
My Dad, Carlos Hernandez Chavez, painted this amazing portrait of my abuela, Teresa.She died peacefully today in Mexico, surrounded by family. Its truly a privilege to be with your loved ones wh...
fresh blackberries from my back yard speckled glass ornaments adorn a friends porch ornamental iron work. its everywhere in RVA.
I recently attended a viewing for a co-workers father who had died suddenly. Its always interesting to me to see how differently each person acts around such events. It was quiet and somber but ...
wood, felt, acrylic paint, pins, flies found together on my windowsilldont I wish!
flies found together on my windowsill.Gross, yes. But youll enjoy my reliquary...
bronze, Moms deathbed jewelryIll admit that this one was difficult. It took me a long time to finally cut the tape and open the box. I was afraid to touch the earrings. They are imbued with her energ...
some of Moms cremains with a yellow rose I got for her when she diedyes, a canning jar. If you knew her, youd know how appropriate this really isToday is the 5 year anniversary of Moms death. It suck...
Moms deathbed jewelryThis is the jewelry Mom was wearing when she was taken off of life support on February 10, 2006. After we had all said our goodbyes, I carefully removed her earrings. She was wea...
paper mache, paint, plastic skull, velvet, my friend Noahs tooth(this measures 4" h x 2" w)Id love to see the tooth fairy that goes with this piece...
my friend Noahs toothno, I didnt extract it. and yes, hes okay.
sterling silver, ribbon, my old soap dish circa 1970sIn keeping with the little girl theme, I wondered what could possibly be better than kittens? The answer...nothing! But jewelry and presents would...
soap dish circa 1970sI grew up with this super cute dish. Ive had it since I was little and Ive taken it with me wherever I moved. Over 30 years...until one of our cats spazzed out and broke it. The ...
copper, sterling silver, nutshell found in my backyardThis piece rotates from a rocking cradle into a globe...
Gwen So...this year has already proven to be quite a challenge. Im late again with my weekly reliquary. (Although I am playing by my own rules and shouldnt really feel guilty) Just a little frus...
nutshell found in my backyardthis one is going to be fun...
14kp scrap, tie tack, sterling silver little guy (circa 1989?)I decided to stay with the scrap "theme" and file a scrap of pink gold into a heart. I kept looking at this piece and the ho...
sterling silver little guy (circa 1989?)this is a piece I found in my silver scrap. I have had this for over 20 years. I made it while at RISD. I think it was a practice piece for a necklace I made f...
or more accurately...its a freaking Christmas miracle I got this posted, with all the delays and stupid technical difficulties Ive had. Thank you Charlie for all your tech support. I know it must get...
Thanks for the mention Noah!http://www.boingboing.net /2010/12/12/8-great-ways-to-sp en.htmlnow get out there and make something!
My reliquary will be late this week. Ive been busy prepping for the Richmond Handmade Holiday show...which is TODAY!!! hope to see you there!
dried rose stem from my rose gardenI actually have a few of these in my studio. I just love them. This piece measures 4.5 inches in length.
paperclay, thread, sterling silver wire, paint, Mexican milagro from my dadthis one took a lot of patience; between the tiny knots and the hovering cats who kept stealing my thread. but I like the ef...
Mexican milagro from my dad
wood slat taken from our removed house shutters, paint, sacrificial feather
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