This Cornell College art professor will use mixed-media textile and ceramic pieces, tying in the themes of vanitas—Latin for “vanity”—and memento mori—Latin for “remember that you must die.” Both themes appear in still life paintings, especially those produced in 16th-and 17th-century Europe. She’s exploring the themes in relation to her own maternal experience, reflecting on how quickly the motherhood phase of life is passing and the overall fleeting nature of life.
Upcoming Occurrences of Cornell College Homecoming Reception: "Be still, life." by Susannah Biondo-Gemmell
