This is its story…

A heart born in memory of a mother lost during the pandemic.

Inspired by two Marias, it is not a single heart, but two fused into one.

Which one do you see?

This piece belongs to a limited edition: each print was made with the authorization of the holder of the first edition.

May this simple yet profound contribution open paths to hope and love...

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For a few years, in the late 70's and early 80s, I was one of many an "artists-in-residence" for the Polaroid Corporation. I was given a vast quantity of their newest product, Polachrome™ Instant Slide Film and processors. The film needed a lot of light (ASA 40) and was extremely fragile. However it had a unique grain structure that resembled "Fresson"™ prints, (carbon prints) from France, in that the color structure (red, green, and blue dots) was very apparent, and in my opinion, very beautiful...

I shot a great deal of work during these years and with this film.

This image of a floating, inflatable fluorescent plastic heart was taken in a a private pool in Los Angeles.