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Five Stages
Artist Statement

Five Stages refers to the cycle of grieving. The works featured in this series are sketchbook entries written and drawn during hospital visits in the fall of 2015. At this time, my grandfather was fighting his last fight against cancer. The helplessness and whirlwind of emotions that consumed me as I sat next to him everyday for hours on end, could only lessen in weight- if I laid out my thoughts on to paper. Although only five spreadsheets are displayed for this series, an entire moleskin notebook was completed during the last month of his life. I dedicate my wonderful upbringing and knack for imagination to him. The most wholesome, gentle and kind hearted man, Ronald (a.k.a Pap). Rest in peace, young man.

Five Stages: Page I

Five Stages: Page I

Graphite on paper. 5.8"x8.25" 2015

Five Stages: Page II

Five Stages: Page II

Graphite on paper. 5.8"x8.25" 2015

Five Stages: Page III (Resting)

Five Stages: Page III (Resting)

Graphite on paper. 5.8"x8.25" 2015

Five Stages: Page IV

Five Stages: Page IV

Graphite, gel pen, watercolor, and white paint pen on paper. 5.8"x8.25" 2015

Five Stages: Page V

Five Stages: Page V

Graphite and watercolor on paper. 5.8"x8.25" 2015

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