{"product_id":"what-we-keep","title":"What We Keep","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"176\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"35\" data-start=\"26\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2016\u003cbr data-end=\"43\" data-start=\"40\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"54\" data-start=\"43\"\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic, mixed media with paper, mirror, marble powder on wood panels\u003cbr data-end=\"127\" data-start=\"124\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"142\" data-start=\"127\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two panels, each 20 × 24 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"181\" data-start=\"178\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"203\" data-start=\"183\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCollector’s Notes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"222\" data-start=\"205\"\u003eComposition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"713\" data-start=\"223\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"237\" data-start=\"223\"\u003eWhat We Keep\u003c\/em\u003e unfolds across two connected wood panels, creating a rhythmic dialogue rather than a single, closed statement. Interlinked circular forms move across the surface like constellations or strands of beads, evoking continuity, association, and flow. Each circle holds smaller rings within it, suggesting layers of recollection — memories nested inside memories — while the dual-panel format reinforces the idea that memory itself is never singular, but relational and cumulative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"734\" data-start=\"715\"\u003eColor \u0026amp; Light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1171\" data-start=\"735\"\u003eThe chromatic structure is intentionally vertical and symbolic. Lighter, airier hues rise above the rings, carrying a sense of uplift, clarity, and warmth. Below, deeper and darker tones anchor the composition, representing the emotional weight of memories we strive to move beyond. The subtle gradation between these zones mirrors the emotional work of remembrance: not erasing the past, but allowing lightness to rise above heaviness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1195\" data-start=\"1173\"\u003eMedium \u0026amp; Texture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1684\" data-start=\"1196\"\u003eWorking on wood panels introduces a sense of permanence and grounding, echoing the lasting nature of memory itself. Layers of acrylic, paper, marble powder, and mirror fragments create a richly tactile surface. The mirrors offer fleeting reflections — moments where the viewer catches themselves within the work — reinforcing the idea that memory is always personal, always filtered through the self. The textures feel built-up and lived-in, much like the emotional residue of experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1705\" data-start=\"1686\"\u003eStyle \u0026amp; Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2122\" data-start=\"1706\"\u003eBlending abstraction with conceptual symbolism, \u003cem data-end=\"1768\" data-start=\"1754\"\u003eWhat We Keep\u003c\/em\u003e explores memory as both gift and burden. The linked circles reference neural pathways, emotional associations, and the way one recollection effortlessly triggers another. Inspired in part by reflections on hyperthymesia — the inability to forget — the work raises a quiet but profound question: not what we remember, but what we choose to carry forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2150\" data-start=\"2124\"\u003eEmotional Connection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2523\" data-start=\"2151\"\u003eThis piece resonates with anyone who has felt both comforted and constrained by memory. It offers permission — gently, without judgment — to release what no longer serves, while honoring the moments that continue to nourish the heart. The necklace-like structure of the circles suggests intimacy and continuity, evoking family, love, loss, and shared histories held close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2553\" data-start=\"2525\"\u003eContext \u0026amp; Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3003\" data-start=\"2554\"\u003eCreated in 2016, \u003cem data-end=\"2585\" data-start=\"2571\"\u003eWhat We Keep\u003c\/em\u003e reflects a mature phase in the artist’s practice, where emotional introspection meets refined material language. For collectors, the diptych format enhances its presence and versatility, allowing the work to hold space both visually and philosophically. It stands as a contemplative piece — one that deepens with time — reminding us that memory, when held with intention, can be a source of warmth rather than weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3008\" data-start=\"3005\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3038\" data-start=\"3010\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMessage from the Artist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3309\" data-start=\"3040\"\u003eWhen I created \u003cem data-end=\"3069\" data-start=\"3055\"\u003eWhat We Keep\u003c\/em\u003e, I was thinking deeply about memory — how effortlessly it connects moments, people, and emotions across time. A scent, a sound, a fleeting image can suddenly transport us decades back, opening doors we didn’t even realize were still there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3601\" data-start=\"3311\"\u003eI was moved by the idea that memory can be both a blessing and a burden. While our happy moments keep loved ones and past joys alive within us, painful memories can linger longer than we wish. This work is my reflection on that balance — on the importance of choosing what we carry forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"3902\" data-start=\"3603\"\u003eThe connected circles represent how memories link together, like beads on a necklace, forming the story of our lives. The lighter tones above them are my wish for you — that positivity rises, that joy stays close, and that the memories you keep continue to warm your heart rather than weigh it down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eWhen you purchase a Sacred Heartwork, you receive:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e✦ The original artwork, signed and sealed with intention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e✦ A Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e✦ A handwritten note from Rashmi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e✦ The story behind the work — its inspiration, symbolism, and message\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e✦ Premium shipping \u0026amp; packaging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e✦ Complimentary digital mock-up of the art hanging in your space\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e✦ Optional framing \u0026amp; hanging kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sacred Heart Works","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43427712368723,"sku":null,"price":3000.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/7013\/5379\/files\/Untitleddesign_75.png?v=1768452335","url":"https:\/\/sacredheartworks.com\/products\/what-we-keep","provider":"Sacred Heart Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}