Departure

The artist’s childhood garden with a toy Lunar Command Module departing evokes the technological aspirations and wonder inspired by the Apollo 13 space flight and moon landing in 1969. Starry skies backdrop a tableau of home, garden, and outdoor children's play in a simpler world that has departed. A shadow figure at the gate evokes the departed ancestor who once practiced a simple daily ritual of walking and meeting neighbors. 5 stars suggest members of the artist’s family and 7 flowers evoke the joy and nurture of the 7 grandchildren.The artist’s childhood garden with a toy Lunar Command Module departing evokes the technological aspirations and wonder inspired by the Apollo 13 space flight and moon landing in 1969. Starry skies backdrop a tableau of home, garden, and outdoor children's play in a simplier world that has departed. 
 
12x12x1 inch
acrylic on canvas