Sunday, September 28, 2014

Through My Mother's Eyes 1911 - 2014



This mixed media collage represents various stages of my Mother's 102 year + 11 month journey of life. 
I created it in 2011 to celebrate her 100th birthday.


Edith Freeman Elswood

Born 25 October 1911 - Died 25 September 2014

Grand-daughter of Utah Pioneers
Father's farm hand
Sweets candy worker
Nanny
Dreamer/Adventurer
Married E. Robert Elswood 21 June 1935
Relief Society President during WWII
Garden Club member
Young Women's President
PTA President
Single mother of 4
Book keeper - working 2 part time jobs
Guide Patrol scout leader
Loves flowers and working in her yard
Graduate of Snow College after age 60
Full time missionary 3 times - California, Texas and Utah
Grandmother of 15
Great-grandmother of 38
Line dancing and teaching primary at age 90 +
Moved to Costa Rico shortly before her 100th birthday

Her ghostly metaphoric image reflects a loss of her presence. The canvas is mounted on aged patina metal. Photography fastened with various devices. My sister Elaine contributed with photos and information of Mother's history.

2 comments:

  1. What an amazing and rich inheritance you have through this woman, your mother!

    Peace be with you at this time. Susan

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