Alchemy of Memory

Created by: Lindsey Dunnagan

​“Alchemy of Memory is the definition of nostalgia. Golden roads and homes from the past shimmer forth in my memory, allowing those experiences to surface a little sweeter. When these memory maps are created in layered paint, a translucency is allowed that mimics the passing of time through locations. Similar to memory, certain areas are clear while others hazy. Moments and people from the past are either prominent or fade away. Aerial views of important neighborhoods and other locations are preserved, while images deep in the watercolor are less easy to decipher. This process illustrates how events from long ago, though hard to remember, still live in the subconscious and contribute to identity.”

– Lindsey Dunnagan