Acrylic on canvas
The painting titled ‘Sisters’ is a deeply emotional tribute, capturing the powerful connection between two women who, in life and in death, remained inseparable. The loss of these sisters—one the artist’s aunt, followed soon after by the artist’s mother—left the family in grief. Yet, amidst the waves of sorrow, there came a realisation: the sisters’ spirits never truly left. Depicted as magpies, symbols of their free and enduring spirits, they soar together, often visiting Felicity’s home in Carcoar—a place of peace, almost like heaven on earth.

In the painting, the magpies are rendered with a graceful yet strong presence, a symbol of the sisters’ watchful, guiding influence. The dark, bold strokes of the magpies’ wings mirror the weight of the loss that coursed through the artist’s veins, but the light and air around them express the certainty and comfort that now flow in its place. This work reflects the profound shift from grief to solace, capturing the essence of eternal love, connection, and the certainty that these cherished ‘Sisters’ continue to protect and guide the artist, even beyond death.