Between Memory and Loci – Solo Exhibition of Angelia Ford
These works explore the dramatic renovation that human memory performs upon history – transforming past events into personal narratives.
Through encaustic works on paper and wood, book making and printmaking, Ford creates a passageway that reveals and solidifies her memories and recollections during various points in her life. Memory is defined as a reflection of the past, a sum total of what is remembered. These memories give us the ability to grow and adapt, to build relationships, and to even end relationships.
The word Loci translates to “places” in Latin. The Method of Loci is a mnemonic device that was adopted by the Ancient Roman and Greeks in their rhetorical treatises. It is a method of memory enhancement that uses visualization to organize and recall information.
Angelia Ford Art 