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Future Ancestors by Anne McGrath

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From "Future Ancestors” by Anne McGrath.Collage. Black and white image of men in suits and hats waiting in a line. Two women dressed in painted and colorful dresses walk by them, against the flow of the line.
From “Future Ancestors” by Anne McGrath. Collage. Black and white photos with added painted elements. Woman in hat standing by boat near water.
From “Future Ancestors” by Anne McGrath. Collage of a small white house against a large landscape and grey sky.

Artist Statement:

These pieces are part of a repurposed children's board book. Layering image transfers from fashion magazines over vintage photos that have been altered with acrylic paint, I aim to connect our modern world to that of our ancestors, past and future. The work attempts to convey what it is to cycle between the physical and spiritual dimensions of our universe, realizing that our time here is limited.

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Anne McGrath is an essayist and artist based in the Hudson Valley. Her work can be found in literary journals including Fourth Genre, Creative Nonfiction, River Teeth, Indianapolis Review, Ilanot Review, and Thrush Poetry Journal. Find her on Instagram @TheAnneMcGrath.