My Wars Are Laid Away in Books

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.