Hannah Murphy 

This work revolves around moments in my mother Nikki’s life when she was my age. I am fascinated by photos of Nikki in the 1990s, a time before I was born. By investigating the relationship between the camera and my mother, I hope to reveal something of the person that she was. The paintings focus on candid fleeting moments captured on film, seemingly mundane, which convey a great deal about who Nikki was then and what her life was like. These paintings tell a story about her. The process of painting is a form of communication, allowing me to connect with Nikki across the barriers of time. Through my work, I hope to deepen my own understanding of our connection. Ultimately, I see my paintings as a love letter to my mother and an invitation to others to reflect on their own experiences with their parents or their past selves.