Branches of Memory — Mixed Media Memorial Wall Art

Mixed-Media Memorial Wall Art

Branches of Memory
2024
Money, pigment, rope, sand

This framed mixed‑media piece holds a deeply personal story. The tree is sculpted from rope, shaped by hand and painted silver to give it a quiet, reflective presence. Its branches are filled with the money Ally left in her wallet — a way of honoring what she carried with her, and what she left behind. The coins become leaves, symbols of both weight and lightness, memory and continuation.

The dark background grounds the composition, allowing the metallic surfaces to catch the light and shift as the viewer moves. The rope’s texture contrasts with the smooth shine of the coins, creating a balance between softness and structure. The frame encloses the piece like a keepsake, holding the moment gently but firmly.

This artwork is part memorial, part offering — a way of transforming something ordinary into something enduring. It’s a quiet tribute to Ally, rooted in the belief that even the smallest things she touched can continue to grow meaning long after she’s gone.