transfer of papier collé, sewing, and drawing, ceramic plates
10.5” diameter
dinner best at 5 reflects on family, memory, nourishment, and the everyday rituals that shape belonging. The series features plates inscribed with words and phrases spoken by my children, nieces, and nephews during childhood, preserving fleeting moments of language that might otherwise be forgotten. These early utterances function as intimate records of growth, identity, and connection. The plate serves as both a physical and symbolic form. Associated with food, gathering, and care, it becomes a site where nourishment and memory intersect. The work draws on family traditions, including memories of decorative plates displayed in my grandmother’s home in Germany, connecting personal experiences to broader histories of family and inheritance. Reflecting on caregiving and motherhood, the series became a celebration of the children who helped shape my life, their words carrying traces of humor, affection, curiosity, and love across generations.
