Collections from Sundown
Collections from Sundown focuses on my grandmother who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease. The term Sundown here refers to both Sundowner’s Syndrome, a symptom of Alzheimer’s, and the metaphor for the end of life. Sundowning includes increased confusion, collecting and packing of belongings, and often preparing for a perceived trip. These still lives include images of what she collected in a single day, as well as groupings of notes she wrote over a period of several years, and make evident the changes in reality that come with her disease. The notes reflect the repetition experienced by loved ones of a person with Alzheimer’s.
White gallery wall with framed collection of handwritten notes and papers, exhibition title 'Kija Lucas: Collections from Sundown', and a view into an art exhibit room with three framed artworks on the back wall, glass partition, and brick wall to the right.
Two framed art pieces on a white gallery wall. The left piece depicts a small embroidered tote bag with attached paper notes, some objects in green and black. The right piece is a collage of numerous handwritten notes or letters on white paper, arranged in a scattered pattern. There is an informational plaque to the right of the artwork.
Art gallery display with framed artworks on white walls, featuring a collection of small black frames in the center, and two larger frames on either side, in a room with track lighting and a brick accent wall.
An art exhibit features framed pieces on a white gallery wall, with a small explanation panel on the left side and a plaque on the right side.
Gallery wall displaying multiple framed art pieces featuring crumpled papers, notes, and miscellaneous objects on black backgrounds.
Four black frames containing collages of various handwritten and typed notes and papers, displayed on a white gallery wall under spotlights.
A handwritten note on a torn piece of lined notebook paper with water stains. The note reads, "Try to take a bath (or a shower) sometime today. My keys are in my wallet tonight, in the drawer with my green scarf."
A handwritten note on lined paper with torn edges on the left side, written in purple ink, with a margin of black space around it.
Handwritten checklist on a torn piece of notebook paper listing personal items and a note about a toilet flush.
Handwritten list on torn notebook paper titled 'Things I need to take along when I leave.' Items include checkbook, wallet, purse, and other personal belongings. Also notes about a flush in the toilet.
A piece of torn lined paper with handwritten text that reads, "There are no dates on any of these I don’t know what it’s for."
Collection of handwritten notes, letters, and receipts scattered on a black background.
A spiral notebook with handwritten notes on white paper. The notes include instructions for receiving calls, a reminder to take a rest on May 30, and a note about searching in the bedroom.
A handwritten note on yellow paper with overlapping smaller notes taped to it against a black background.
Two handwritten pages of a letter or notes, with the left page containing more text than the right, written in cursive. The pages are on a black background.
Handwritten note on a small piece of paper with notes on recent data and study dates.
Back of a postcard from Palo Alto Weekly with handwritten message, address, and postage details visible.
Handwritten notes on yellow paper with instructions and schedule details, including times and names, some crossed out or emphasized.
Collection of handwritten notes and reminders on various pieces of paper, including a to-do list and a calendar date, on a black background.
Handwritten list titled 'How to dispose of stuff in garage' with six items, including 'Styrofoam Packing Material', 'Old Electric Toothbrush cases', 'Plastic containers', 'Aerosol containers', 'Cracked glass/pitcher', and 'No good speaker', on a spiral notepad with a green cover, against a black background.
Handwritten note on Habitat for Humanity letterhead, with the note partially visible due to blurriness and handwriting cuts off.
Open notebook with handwritten notes and a small piece of paper on the left page, containing to-do lists and personal reminders, against a black background.
Collection of handwritten notes, some partially folded, on dark background, with a booklet featuring a mountain image in the background.
Open spiral notebook with handwritten notes and a receipt placed on top, against a black background.
Two handwritten notes on white paper, one with cursive writing and the other mostly empty.
A torn piece of lined notebook paper with handwritten notes in pencil. The paper has blue ink stains and a hole punched on the right side. The handwriting mentions taking a bath, keeping wallet and green scarf.