Thank you for this beautiful story. And Lennarts work is masterful and beautiful. I imagine you are familiar with "Night Studio" written by Musa Mayer the daughter of artist Philip Guston?
There is something about a man's hands that reveals so much and yet is so intimate. From the physicality of the scar -- the meat of his hand -- emerges the metaphorical meanings.
You write with such simplicity, passion and grace. I think you were born to write a memoir and I hope you’re already working on it. My God, that artwork!
Thank you, Miranda. Yes, I have a memoir manuscript. This substack was created to write beyond it and generate interest (and future readership!) Thank you for the kind words.
Thank you for this beautiful story. And Lennarts work is masterful and beautiful. I imagine you are familiar with "Night Studio" written by Musa Mayer the daughter of artist Philip Guston?
Thank you, Lora! And yes, I loved that book, and was especially delighted when I found a letter from Philip Guston to my father in the loft…
Oh wow!
Wonderful that you are able to join these dots, Eliza. Earle's artwork, "gagged", is so startling. And I love your father's portrait of Ruben.
Thank you, Wendy.
Thanks Eliza. I didn’t know this story although I knew the paintings. Beautifully written also. Love your family. D.
Thank you, Dotty
There is something about a man's hands that reveals so much and yet is so intimate. From the physicality of the scar -- the meat of his hand -- emerges the metaphorical meanings.
Yes..
I really enjoyed this, thank you. I really must read your Substack more often as I’m never disappointed! Keep up the lovely writing! ✍🏼
Thank you so much, Swindon
You’re welcome. Swindon is the town I live in 😂
I looked up your profile! To get it right. Sigh
lol it’s ok, I can see how it’s easily done! 👍
You write with such simplicity, passion and grace. I think you were born to write a memoir and I hope you’re already working on it. My God, that artwork!
Thank you, Miranda. Yes, I have a memoir manuscript. This substack was created to write beyond it and generate interest (and future readership!) Thank you for the kind words.
So well written as usual . What a fascinating family story you are sharing. Thank you for your efforts to put this into words!
Thank you for reading, Marge!
Thanks for these connections and the shout out, Eliza. The overlaps have meant a lot to me as we’ve compared notes!
I love the portraits of Ruben and your opening made me remember my father’s hands vividly— with blunt square-tipped fingers.
I don’t know that Earle was any good with a jigsaw but he was great with a measuring tape—
Amazing story!!!
Thank you, Dotty!
Fascinating how you are uncovering details and making connections with others on a similar journey!
It’s so satisfying!
Thank you for the link the Victoria’s blog. I recently heard that style of coming out referred to as; dragging others into the closet with you.
Sounds about right
So beautifully expressed.
I have an ancient card picturing the dollhouse.
Such greatness from you all