So much of who we are is embedded with the past. While our past fails to define us because we are creatures worthy and full of the possibility of change, The past is still a part of us. This months theme was full of stories about families and the women that forged our path. It was also full of artifacts with connections to another life. Whether we were emulating a family portrait or creating our own idea of what a heirloom is supposed to be. If there was one thing to take away from this theme, it would be that everyone has their own story.
The incredible Laura Wood served as inspiration for the Heirloom Vibes theme. Her work always has a certain edge full of nostalgia and beauty.
“I am a lover of all things old – pieces of clothing or ornaments handed down through generations, the romance of old movies and songs and especially the worn edged photographs of times gone by that give us that beautiful nostalgic ‘those were the days’ feeling. I think to create images filled with meaning it has become important to me to recognize that these ARE the days. Right here, right now. One day these photographs too will be heirlooms – treasured by us and those we love. The next time you take a photograph really tune in to what it’ll feel like to view that photograph in ten years time – how it’ll transport you and move you. Hold onto that feeling and tell your story of life at this moment.”
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“Unfortunately, the clock is ticking, the hours are going by. The past increases, the future recedes. Possibilities decreasing, regrets mounting.”
― Haruki Murakami,
Laura Wood
Casey Mccauley
Perla Farias 
Michelle Ruiz Pellachini
Amanda Barrick
Beth Cagnoni
Brianna Nichole
Camille Camacho Darder
Carmen Polk
Elisa Birkett
Jennifer Hammer 
Jess Miller 
Jyotsna Bhamidipati
Kristey Martin
Lauren Grayson
Lauren Webster 
LeAnna Azzolini 
Melissa Helmick
Melissa Helmick
Meredith Minor
Michele Flagen 
Samantha White
Sarah Case
Vanessa Barrow
Brittany De Jesus 
Stephanie Piscitelli
Adri De La Cruz 
Raquel Guzman 
Sonia Epple
Michelle Maddox
Michelle Voris
Amber West 
Jodi Lynn Buckles
Stephanie Pate
Ashley Williams 
Aly Nickerson
Divya Wolf 
Bridget Parmenter 
Gina Santellano
Nikki Hollett
Linsey Davis
Michelle England 
Olga Levien
Chloe Kim 
Tiffany Barfield 
Cyndi Knight 
Erika Venci 
Chrissy Allred
Jena La Roy 
Jennifer Smith
Shaina Sullivan
Ashley Marston 
Meshea Shaffer
Mindy Tingson 
Katie Metka 
Kristen Malone 
Jessica Dunn 
Margaux Fisher 
Margaux Fisher
Brianna Waltman 
Sarah Lowing 
Emily Fogarty 
Diana Hagues 
Emmy Lou Virginia 
Andrea Johnson 
Stacey Ebstyne
Genevie Williams
Jayme Denson
Such great work and such a range of emotion from humor to angst. Brava, ladies!
OMG these are so freaking INCREDIBLE!!!!! every. single. one.
This collection is gorgeous! I can envision them all framed on display as a collection in a gallery. Congrats artists!