A Gallery for The Momster at Grace Manor
This gallery is very similar to the one I’d set up in my previous home for a few short months prior to moving, but this time I had a lot more space; bigger square footage, taller ceilings. So plotting out spacing wasn’t as challenging as before. Here’s a video clip of the space after I hung curtains and sorted the pieces, lining them against the walls…
This was actually one of the first rooms I tackled when I moved in because I knew it would be challenging and also emotional. But once I was able to clear the space and simply line pieces against the wall, I had a clear idea of how to proceed. I began by grouping the pieces and then “staging / spacing” them on the floor. Sometimes it worked, and sometimes it didn’t. I wanted it to look like one big collage almost, but not cluttered. So I hope I achieved that. Here’s the finished space…
Upon entry to the gallery, on the right are all of her “Odes”; Odes to people of color who were people of note; extraordinary humans who did extraordinary things despite grave opposition and oppression.
And on the left side and in back are various pieces of hers, featuring mixed media paintings and sculptures using glass, metal, clay, ceramic, stones, and more.
And just because… here is her work that’s featured around my home outside of the gallery.
With a mother who ALWAYS stated (especially after my dad passed in 2000) that she only lived for her children and to create artwork, ya’ll know, from the time I could walk on my own, I was exposed to every kind of art event there ever was! I even curated my first art show at 13. Fast forward 51 years, and it envelops my life. I may soon begin to post on my Instagram feed a few art tips from a décor standpoint; the best way to hang and feature artwork in your home, original art vs. prints, and employing my Mom’s motto that “everybody is an artist” in showing how you can create your own décor art pieces inexpensively. Here’s an “art pour” piece Mom and I had fun doing together after watching a YouTube video, using acrylic paint, floetrol, and a blow dryer…
Eventually, I’d like to look into setting up a foundation in her name (I’ll have to dive into some research for that one), and one day, maybe in a year or so, have a one-woman show and sale for her. Her goal was to always sell her work affordably, giving everyone the opportunity to own one-of-a-kind artwork. I coordinated a show for her many years ago in Atlanta, and the prospect of doing it again is a little daunting, but I know for sure I’m going to do it. I’ll just take my time and make sure I do it right, and I make her proud 😊xo
What an amazing tribute to your Mom. Just walking into that space, I always feel her presence. We Love all that you’ve done in her honor and her memory.
Thank you so much Miss Peggie. I’m so glad because that’s what I want everyone to feel when they come in there; when they see her work. And thank you for all you did for her when she was here with us! :)xo