Brokenhearted: ivanilla Remembered

I’m in my “epitaph” series mood-I created “Ivanilla” with the thought of Valentines Day approaching. While I am not a fan of the Victorian mode of mourning for the death of a loved one, there are a few elements that I think quite touching.  When I first learned of death or memorial photos I was horrified.  Years ago I bought a locket with the picture of a child that I thought were sleeping. (Not) I wore it about a year before another dealer informed me that it was a memorial locket-the photo was taken in death.  As I said, at first I was so disturbed. Then after doing some research and thinking about it-I came to the realization that for many families these death photos were, in many cases, the only picture of their loved one they possessed. It was a comfort- a remembrance -a treasured memento.
 Valentines day holds a place in our hearts for those no longer with us- love is eternal.
Materials used:
Antique doll head, vintage doll torso, found metal base, window screen, Victorian mourning buttons, antique tintype, Antique memorial, Mexican Milagros heart, & assorted found objects.

28"T x 12"w x12"d