Layers of texture to represent the memories that must be in this silk gown, part of my grandmother’s trousseau.

This piece was donated to a charity auction, via ryan james fine arts, in support of The Sophia Way, whose mission is to help end homelessness for adult women in King County by providing shelter, life skills training, social services and supportive permanent housing, offering a path from homelessness to stable independent living.

Digital collage © 2013 Liz Ruest, 20 layers

History

Exhibited at History X, Contemporary Y by IDEA Odyssey Gallery, Seattle, WA, 2013
Donated to The Sophia Way, via ryan james fine arts
Signed 12×16 print on matte aluminum: private collection