Silhouette of a person sitting on a windowsill, looking outside, with blinds partially open, revealing trees outside.

amy abrew

a polaroid photograph using expired film of a bed and lamp to accompany a poem abut the winter solstice.
Image of a poem titled 'solstice' written in green text on a pale background. The poem discusses the night, shadows, and the transition from day to night.

polaroid 600se | mamiya 75mm/5.6 | fuji fp-100c | expired 08.2004

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A damaged, color-tinted photo of a mountainous landscape with greenery and hills, mounted on a white wall.

artist statement

Over the course of my lifetime I have watched the world change in ways I never could have imagined, both personally and globally. Having lost numerous loved ones and grappled with deep sorrow throughout the last 20 years, I have investigated grief from a number of angles. I noticed a commonality with my personal loss and the way we connect within broader society. More and more people feel isolated and alone, despite technology making it easier for us to connect. These virtual interactions often resemble the relationships I have with those I grieve, they feel present and real, but lack tangibility. These similarities, differences, and the analogous relationship between connection and grief are my current focus.