Trio, Redacted

7" x 7"

Vintage paper and photos from the early 1900's

Title: Trio, Redacted

Trio, Redacted is a visually striking mixed-media collage that explores themes of anonymity, censorship, and memory fragmentation. The foundation of the piece is an antique, black-and-white family or sister portrait, carefully mounted atop layered text and ephemera.

The original identities of the three women are symbolically erased by bold, horizontal smears of magenta, cyan, and black acrylic paint across their eyes, mimicking the look of digital redaction or a corrupted file. This severe intervention contrasts with the formal, reserved posture of the 19th-century subjects. Further abstract marks—including a dense, textured stripe of color across the bottom—emphasize the artist's contemporary dialogue with the historical image.

This powerful piece serves as an excellent discussion starter and a fascinating addition to a collection focused on portraiture and memory manipulation.

• Medium: Mixed-Media Collage (Antique Cabinet Card, Acrylic Paint, Ephemera)

• Themes: Anonymity, Memory, Historical Redaction

• Key Visuals: Three Figures, Magenta/Cyan Bar, Formal Portraiture