Scenes From a Lost Family Album
"Scenes From a Lost Family Album" explores the themes of memory, loss, and the passage of
time.Inspired by the artist's own experience of losing their family albums, the piece evokes a sense of nostalgia and longing for a past that remains elusive.
The artwork consists of a series of embroidered photographs from cherished memories captured
in lost family albums. Each stitch serves as a metaphorical bridge between the artist's past and
present, imbuing the images with a sense of intimacy and emotional resonance.
The viewers are invited to reflect on the universal experience of familial connections and the
significance of preserving memories for future generations. Yet, amidst the familiarity of the
scenes depicted, there is a palpable sense of estrangement, highlighting the artist's unresolved
quest to reclaim their own lost family history.Through "Scenes From a Lost Family Album,"
the artist engages with the complexities of identity and belonging, offering a meditation on the
fragility of memory and the enduring power of nostalgia.
First Scene from a Lost Family Album. Framed embroidery, 18x27cm
Photo Vahur Lõhmus
Photo Vahur Lõhmus