You May Not Remember the Stars, But At Least You Know It’s Me, 2023
Originally part of a larger installation, Facade, exhibited at the Visual Arts Center in January 2023, delves into a personal exploration of memory, loss, and identity.
The installation reflects on my grandfather's slow descent into dementia, where the fractures in his reality mirror the glitching of a mind unraveling. Though his physical presence remains, his consciousness drifts elsewhere. This mixed media work weaves together fragments of our shared past—memories of him as a veteran, a farmer, a carpenter, our peaceful trips to the lake, and those joyful moments on the tractor. Using analog video glitching, the piece distorts these images, reflecting the disintegration of his sense of self.
My grand father's home, frozen in the aesthetic of the 1970s, serves as a backdrop to my memories—particularly of our time spent at the dinner table, a timeless symbol of family connection. The work invites viewers to contemplate the fragile nature of memory and the way it shapes both our identity and our understanding of those we love.
