Erin Cummins

My artistic journey was profoundly shaped by my grandmother, who initiated me into the realm of art during my childhood. Much of my work is imbued with my grandmother’s spirit and the cherished memories associated with her home.

Through my work, I maintain an appreciation for preserving memories, often finding solace in revisiting old family photographs. As my artistic journey evolved, I found myself drawn to exploring the significance of old furniture and objects from the homes of those who have passed. This exploration led me to contemplate the narratives intertwined with these objects and ponder the journeys of the individuals who once owned them. My practice serves as a personal and therapeutic means of encapsulating these memories.

‘116 Ratoath’ explores the fallibility of memory and our inability to accurately recollect events or places. Through the restaging of old family photographs, and revisiting the final home video of my grandmother’s home before being sold, I am attempting to recall the memory of her and the place she called home. The silhouette of objects, moire patterns of fabric, layering, and skewed projections within the installation, all point to the gaps and flaws inherent in memory.