I was exceptionally close to my paternal grandparents: Will and Mary-Jo, who lived in Limerick. They passed away when I was relatively young, but left an indelible mark on me. I still sometimes miss grandad so much that I'll cry for him late at night. It must be because of them that I find this collection, titled Irish Grandmother, by Kate Hutchinson really moving.
"My grandmother is a quiet and reserved woman who is an integral part of who I am. She does not readily allow people to enter her world or know her thoughts. While photographing her daily routine and rituals, I did so much learn about her history or her life story, as was part of my original goal, rather I discovered who she needs to be to get through the day."
Beautiful, Jane.
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ReplyDeleteMy maternal grandmother passed away last year and it was only then that I realized how much I perceived her to be an integral part of who I am.
That's lovely, Jane. My maternal grandmother lived with us since before I was born and played a huge part in my upbringing. She died eleven and a half years ago and I miss her every day. All my grandparents have died now and I feel like a link to my past and to who I am is gone. But I have happy memories to cherish.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE!!!!!!!! Beautiful.
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ReplyDeleteI was very close to my maternal grandparents. My grandfather lived to meet my first born but my grandmother died in a car accident when I was nine. I still remember her smell.
She's lovely! I love how honest and simple these images are- nothing posed, nothing staged. That's difficult for a photographer to accomplish, but so much more valuable.
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ReplyDeleteThese are so very lovely. The photos do such a beautiful job of capturing a life.
ReplyDeleteI found this very moving. And what a beautiful last shot of 'Irish grandmother.' That scarf. My clever, stylish and Scottish grandmother is 84 and she is my friend and mentor. I cherish every visit, letter and phone call. I'm thinking I will direct my camera her way more often - how precious all those little rituals and moments are.
ReplyDeletesuch a lovely post...thanks for sharing...and have a lovely day!
ReplyDeleteso lovely. i love my grandmothers, and am so happy to have them in my life.
ReplyDeleteWhat a very sweet post, Jane.
ReplyDeleteLovely, Jane. Thanks so much.
ReplyDeletebreathtaking.
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i love this. thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteso beautiful, jane!
ReplyDeletethis is a really sweet post. you made me remember my grandparents and i really miss them!
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