“Peppermints” by Collin W. Elliott
Artist Statement
‘In Memory’ considers grieving spaces. In thinking about an alternative time and space to mourn, this work serves as a case study for new development. Photographs are used as a visual aid to display traditions and dispositions of “home-going”. Peppermints are displayed in the thought of recollection, process and revitalization. I encourage each participant to take and absorb a peppermint to enhance memories of loved ones. The aroma of the installation signal memory of sitting in pews at each funeral service.
Hear from the Artist
In his conversation with curator, De Nichols, Collin shares the life experience that introduced him to the camera and unearthed his interest in documenting funerals and Black rituals of grief in St. Louis, MO.
About the Artist
Collin W. Elliott is a community artivist, based out of St. Louis, MO. His work consists of sharing narratives that explore the wide spectrum of male identity, space and futuristic thought. Elliott encourages participants engaged with the work to respond with action. Working within the alias ‘In One Frame’, he seeks bridges to connect progressive thought in a collaborative manner.
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