Oil on linen, ready to hang.

Signed on the front.

This painting is part of my umbrella series, which I began when my mother was diagnosed with MND – perhaps as a subconscious acknowledgement of my need for protection from all the pain that was unfolding. Even though she lost her battle with the insidious disease, I continue to paint them (although less often now) and it has helped me navigate the ongoing grieving process.

The red umbrella against the rather forbidding background signals a dash of optimism and hope as life continues on.