Take My Tears

Difficult times connect us, have the ability to deepen our ability to relate to each other, and respect our own humanity. Over the course of a few months, I collected painful memories that some women carry and considered what we know and understand of people we bypass everyday. A single sentence written anonymously, their stories appear in the heart-motif pieces.

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Caution by Karen Miranda Augustine
Caution
(2016) Mixed Media

Acrylic, oil sticks, spray paint, paint marker, nail polish, sequins, beads, acetate, paper, wax, and women's halter top on child's headboard, 42 x 39 inches


Providence (detail) by Karen Miranda Augustine
Providence (detail)

Providence by Karen Miranda Augustine
Providence
(2018) Mixed Media

Beads, sequins, glitter, oil sticks, spray paint, fabric, and acetate on wood screen door, 62 x 20 inches


Anicca by Karen Miranda Augustine
Annica
(2017) Mixed Media

Spray paint, lace, photocopy, sequins, and grease pencil on wood, 3 x 4 feet


Living by Karen Miranda Augustine
Living
(2017) Mixed Media

Sequins, beads, embroidery, wax, ink, oil stick, gouache, lace, stickers, nail polish, and fake fur on handkerchief and wood, 17 x 14 inches


Being #1 by Karen Miranda Augustine
Being #1
(2017) Mixed Media

Sequins, beads, embroidery, oil sticks, and spray paint on handkerchief and wood, 13.5 x 10.5 inches


May all beings be happy by Karen Miranda Augustine
May all beings be happy
(2018) Mixed Media

Beads, lace, oil sticks, wax, acrylic, fabric, and thread on wood, 14 x 11 inches


May all beings be loved by Karen Miranda Augustine
May all beings be loved
(2018) Mixed Media

Beads, oil sticks, fabric, and thread on wood, 11.5 x 6 inches


May all beings be protected by Karen Miranda Augustine
May all beings be protected
(2018) Mixed Media

Beads, sequins, oil stick, ink, and acetate on fabric and wood, 14 x 10.75 inches