Generations, Redacted

7" x 7"

Vintage paper and photos from the early 1900's

Title: Generations, Redacted

This impactful mixed-media collage takes a solemn, formal group portrait—likely spanning several generations of a family—and subjects it to a contemporary artistic deconstruction. The original photograph, which appears to feature the inscription "Methodist Church, Columbiana, Ohio," offers a specific anchor in time and place.

The identity of five of the six figures is immediately stripped away by bold, horizontal smears of bright acrylic paint in cyan, magenta, and yellow. This signature form of redaction transforms the figures from specific historical individuals into symbolic representations of the past, raising questions about anonymity and collective memory. Further abstract marks—including aggressive vertical drips of neon pink and yellow paint along the sides and over the clothing—introduce a chaotic, modern energy that dramatically contrasts with the reserved posture of the 19th-century subjects.

This is a visually dynamic and conceptually rich piece, ideal for collectors interested in the forceful reinterpretation of historical artifacts.

• Medium: Mixed-Media Collage (Antique Group Portrait, Acrylic Paint, Ephemera/Text, Scrabble Tiles)

• Themes: Anonymity, Generational History, Abstract Intervention

• Key Visuals: Large Family Group, Multi-Color Eye Redaction, Neon Paint Drips