Antithesis of A Revelation

Antithesis of a Revelation wrestles with the cyclical nature of grief and a newfound understanding of family. This work weaves together nearly a decade of lived reality with my own internal imaginings in an attempt to cope with my parent's separation.

Antithesis of a Revelation wrestles with the cyclical nature of grief and a newfound understanding of family. Set against a leveled midwestern horizon, this work weaves together nearly a decade of lived reality with my own internal imaginings in an attempt to cope with my parent's separation and the loss of my childhood home. 

A revelation is an unveiling of something unknown. Its antithesis is a conscious act of concealment– to deliberately hide or obscure information. Revelation is also a reference to the divine. Religious parables taught me to weave illustrative and awe-inspiring narratives from an early age. By intertwining the biblical stories of my youth with personal narratives and familial lore, Antithesis of a Revelation offers a cathartic examination of what it means to simultaneously grow together while drifting apart.

© Kaitlyn Jo Smith - View of Father's from Mother's
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View of Father's from Mother's

© Kaitlyn Jo Smith - Legs
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Legs

© Kaitlyn Jo Smith - Peep
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Peep

© Kaitlyn Jo Smith - Basement Window
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Basement Window

© Kaitlyn Jo Smith - Blind Snake
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Blind Snake

© Kaitlyn Jo Smith - Uncle Paul
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Uncle Paul

© Kaitlyn Jo Smith - Park Avenue
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Park Avenue

© Kaitlyn Jo Smith - Racoon Prints
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Racoon Prints

© Kaitlyn Jo Smith - Magnet Fishing
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Magnet Fishing

© Kaitlyn Jo Smith - Web
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Web

© Kaitlyn Jo Smith - Mirror
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Mirror

© Kaitlyn Jo Smith - Silhouette of Home
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Silhouette of Home

© Kaitlyn Jo Smith - Oil Change
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Oil Change

© Kaitlyn Jo Smith - Cicadas on My Father's Back
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Cicadas on My Father's Back

© Kaitlyn Jo Smith - Windshield
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Windshield

© Kaitlyn Jo Smith - Garage Door
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Garage Door

© Kaitlyn Jo Smith - Single Wide
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Single Wide

© Kaitlyn Jo Smith - Grandmother's Curtains
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Grandmother's Curtains

© Kaitlyn Jo Smith - Leaving Dorothy's Garage
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Leaving Dorothy's Garage

© Kaitlyn Jo Smith - View of Mother's from Father's
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View of Mother's from Father's

Antithesis of A Revelation by Kaitlyn Jo Smith

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