Coalescence

-the joining or merging of elements to form one mass or whole. 

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'Coalescence' is a series of visual diptychs arranged as a dialogue between myself and my daughter. Compositions that place us side by side, as we navigate a world of change. This intimate project aims to express the experiences of women during the transitional phases of menopause and menstruation - it is a call to appreciate our shared journeys and elevate these natural processes.

 

My daughter pivots on the cusp of adolescence, while I am nearing the end of this cycle.  40 years divide us. As the tenderness of childhood slips away, we bracket each other's natural rhythms. In between, rests a delicate balance of our demands and desires.

The cycle of life's balance persists.

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The youthful desires that once held my attention make way for the gift of time, while my daughter's zest for life unravels as a charged birth of emotion. 

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We seek to tread gently through these rites of passage, as a tender coalescence binds us. We weave our stories together with a gentle acceptance of age. ​

Through these diptychs, we encourage you, whoever you are, regardless of age, to honour your personal journeys and celebrate change as a catalyst for acceptance and love.