The Memory Jar
When I display my art at a gallery, or a coffee shop, or any event where I can, I put out a “memory jar.” It’s a mason jar, some slips of paper, and an invitation for people to contribute their favorite childhood memories.
The memory jar has been filled many times now, and each memory is a delight to read.
I don’t have enough time to paint them all, but when I can, I do. The paintings below were all inspired by the notes from the memory jar.
To those of you who have contributed to the jar, I’m so thankful for each one of you for sharing your lovely stories!
You all inspire me! :)
— Rachel
Dress Up
"Playing dress up with my mother in our attic."
Red Balloon
"I used to ski with a red balloon tied to my beanie so the ski instructor could find me at the bottom of the hill."
Prints available: postcard
The Dance of the Sunflowers
"When I was little and I couldn't sleep, my mom would ask me if I wanted to see the sunflowers dance for the moon. We would go outside and we had these sunflowers that would be bobbing up and down in the wind, their little faces turned toward the moon. Makes me cry."