I curate this monthly rotating collection to offer collectors an extra discount on my work. Each month, the featured works will be 30%-40% off the original listed price.

Rotating Monthly Sale

Time moves softly, almost kindly,
yet it takes from us the faces, the laughter, the places
that once felt eternal.

I find myself holding fragments—
a song, a scent, the golden hush of late afternoon—
each a whisper from a chapter that’s quietly closed.

And still, amid the melancholy,
there’s deep gratitude for having felt it all so deeply—
for loving, losing, and being here to remember.

Setting Sun

Starting the New Year, I am beginning a new series of painting reflecting on my memories of both the past and present. I am inspired by the simplicity of Chinese brush painting, where empty space invites imagination and beauty.

Past and Present

The second part, Memories, reflects my recollections of my mother when she was young. Ironically, as her memories of past events and people grow sharper, her grasp of the present becomes more blurred. In contrast, my paintings capture this juxtaposition from my perspective, blending clear reality with hazy, distant memories.

The past is the past, but the present will someday become part of it too. Through Cocoon, I aim to preserve the warmth, security, and reassurance our family provides—like a cocoon, wrapping us in love and protection that nothing else can replicate.

Cocoon Part Two: Memories

Cocoon is the name I’ve given to my family archive project. After the pandemic in 2023, I was finally able to visit my mom in China. Since 2018, my mother has been living alone. During my visit, I noticed her cognitive decline—she often forgets names, events, and everyday details. This realization prompted me to start documenting her life through painting, photography, and other mediums.

The first part, Living, focuses on our home surroundings, where she now lives independently—solitary, yet resilient. The everyday objects are sentimental, becoming silent witnesses to her life. I believe that still-life objects can convey a profound range of emotional narratives, offering opportunities for interpretation and reflection.

Cocoon Part one: Living

A collection of abstract paintings that explore the space and memories. Using oil paint on paper on top of canvas to created a blended and foggy mood.

Sherry Xiaohong Chen