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Sarah Bringhurst Familia's avatar

I love this, and it feels like a real labour of love. After my grandfather died, my father wrote a biography of him based on his letters and journals, and I came to know him in a way I never had in life. It's wonderful to see you honouring your mother this way.

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Eliza Anderson's avatar

Thank you, Sarah. It is a labor of love and grief (and occasionally rage). I think it’s wonderful what your father did. For himself and you and further generations

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Wendy Varley's avatar

This is wonderful, Eliza, the way you are illuminating your late parents' live and art.

I hope some day you find out who Katya and Bernard were. What a thoughtful gift, that easel.

'In her journal from 1973, when she laments about the art world being Lennart’s, her shrink responds, “Who gave it to him? You’ve painted since you were a child.” ' That must have been such a home truth for your mother. I'm so glad Mimi took up her brushes again. Both your parents were amazing artists.

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Eliza Anderson's avatar

“Home truth,” she’d love that. I feel her nodding. She’d also adore your “Secrets to Granny’s Quinine Pessaries.” So much.

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Kara Westerman (she/her)'s avatar

What amazing artists!

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Anita Jacobs's avatar

This is a beautiful read. I’m always amazed by the unexpected (and sometimes haphazardly found) gifts that come out of going through family papers and belongings. By the way, I didn’t realize the Diebenkorn connection. Did you know that he’s a distant relative of mine?

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Eliza Anderson's avatar

Amazing, no! Mom or Dad's side?

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Heather Armata's avatar

Lovely Eliza! While I feel totally inept with regards to the world of art, talking to you and reading about your experience, is helping ease me in. Thank you for thinking I am a worthy reader and I am looking forward to the next one :)

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Eliza Anderson's avatar

Thank you for reading, Heather!!

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Anita Jacobs's avatar

Mom’s cousin’s father in law….

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Sonia's avatar

Beautiful!!! Have you searched those names? Any indication of any last names?

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Eliza Anderson's avatar

Yes, and no luck!

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