Rita Barnard, Fractured Families, 13x7x2.5 in., mixed media
This mixed media work reflects feelings of loss, fear, displacement, and the lasting effects of family separation for situations such as deportation and child abuse. The piece examines how violence and forced separation can fracture the bonds that hold families together, while also inviting reflection on resilience, memory, and the desire for connection.
Rita Barnard, Fractured Families, 13x7x2.5 in., mixed media
This mixed media work reflects feelings of loss, fear, displacement, and the lasting effects of family separation for situations such as deportation and child abuse. The piece examines how violence and forced separation can fracture the bonds that hold families together, while also inviting reflection on resilience, memory, and the desire for connection.