This painting is part of my umbrella series, which I began when my mother was diagnosed with MND - perhaps as a subconscious acknowledgement of my need for protection from all the pain that was unfolding. Even though she lost her battle with the insidious disease, I continue to paint them and it has helped me navigate the ongoing grieving process.
This one is based on a photo I took on an early morning walk along the beach with a couple of my sisters at Mudjimba on the Sunshine Coast.
