In Loving Memory
Location
FA-255
Start Date
1-5-2026 10:50 AM
Department
Art + Design
Abstract
Rooted in my Catholic faith and childhood memories, my work presents the deep bond I shared with my beloved dog, whose passing led me to seek comfort in prayer. This grief prompted a series of works that merge biblical scenes, Catholic traditions, and personal symbolism, and reflects on both spiritual devotion and emotional healing. I place my dog in the role of Christ and emphasize the level and role she had in my life and my love for both her and my faith. Using acrylic paint and oil pastels on large Masonite panel, I created an arch form that symbolizes the transition from the ordinary to the sacred. By incorporating these forms, I reference my dog as a protector while visually framing a spiritual passage. In addition to the large-scale works, I included soft pastel drawings and an installation component. The installation introduces a more intimate element and invites viewers into a contemplative space. Merging the divine with the personal, I frame a narrative of love, grief, and faith. Created as a tribute to my beloved dog, this body of work tells the story of a girl and her dog walking through life together, connecting with viewers who cherish their own childhood pets. Through visual storytelling, the work becomes both a tribute and an invitation, and creates a space of comfort and reflection on love, grief, and faith while resonating with the shared experience of companionship and loss.
Faculty Sponsor
Nate Mathews
In Loving Memory
FA-255
Rooted in my Catholic faith and childhood memories, my work presents the deep bond I shared with my beloved dog, whose passing led me to seek comfort in prayer. This grief prompted a series of works that merge biblical scenes, Catholic traditions, and personal symbolism, and reflects on both spiritual devotion and emotional healing. I place my dog in the role of Christ and emphasize the level and role she had in my life and my love for both her and my faith. Using acrylic paint and oil pastels on large Masonite panel, I created an arch form that symbolizes the transition from the ordinary to the sacred. By incorporating these forms, I reference my dog as a protector while visually framing a spiritual passage. In addition to the large-scale works, I included soft pastel drawings and an installation component. The installation introduces a more intimate element and invites viewers into a contemplative space. Merging the divine with the personal, I frame a narrative of love, grief, and faith. Created as a tribute to my beloved dog, this body of work tells the story of a girl and her dog walking through life together, connecting with viewers who cherish their own childhood pets. Through visual storytelling, the work becomes both a tribute and an invitation, and creates a space of comfort and reflection on love, grief, and faith while resonating with the shared experience of companionship and loss.