VictoriaRuth.Net
Preservation I
2012
Collage of: Paper, Glass, Keys, Flowers, Acrylic paint
2'x3'
The glass in this piece contains pressed flowers given to me at my dad's funeral service, as well as his & my grandfather's collection of keys.

I am always at odds with my desire to keep all sentimental items, no matter how silly or useless they feel, and despite the fact that I absolutely despise clutter. This piece allowed me to keep these items but give them a better use than a box in my closet. It's also dangerously pointy all over.