My Wars Are Laid Away in Books: The Life of Emily Dickinson
Acrylic + ink transfer on wood panel (2025)
Reds and pinks do not behave merely as symbols of love, passion, or warmth. With Emily, they behave as matter
Emily lingers in collective cells, exposing tissue, inflammation, abrasion—healing not yet complete—beautiful still
Emily’s reds are not applied to persuade
Emily is red—arriving as evidence.