54 Scars, 54 Kidney Donors
This painting shows a visual interpretation of the scars of 54 living kidney donors who are on a Facebook page that exists as a support group for donors and potential donors. I asked group members if they would be willing to tell me if their scars are vertical, horizontal or laparoscopic, and how many they have, so I could make a painting about it. Each donor is represented in their own individual “square”. Scars are flattened out because some laparoscopic scars are on the donor’s side. I drew the scars with red paint, hand stitched them with red embroidery thread, and machine stitched the edges of the “squares” with black thread.
54 Scars, 54 Kidney Donors
mixed media on stiffened fabric
21.75” x 36.25”
2020