Ancestral Grid is an original oil painting on stretched canvas, created as part of the Great Grandma’s Patterns series — a tribute to the quilt-making mastery of my great-grandmother. This piece reimagines her traditional quilt motifs through my contemporary style, keeping her legacy alive with every stroke.

The grid represents a coded map of lineage and resilience — a visual language passed down through generations. Abstract eyes and wave-like forms flow beyond the grid, symbolizing the watchful presence and enduring connection of our ancestors. By repeating and reshaping these ancestral patterns, I honor their guidance and power in my life today.

Materials:
Oil paint on stretched canvas

Dimensions:
36 in x 36 in