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Disintegrate and Fade
Published: 2007-12-07 01:07:04 +0000 UTC; Views: 7469; Favourites: 192; Downloads: 127
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The issue of Alzheimer's Disease is one that I think of often. What a terrible and strange condition that so many are afflicted with. And while I may ponder the philosophical components or the bigger picture issues of it, there is just the plain old human level of it that has to be acknowledged...This morning my stepfather's father died. He had struggled with Alzheimer's for the last 5 years. And while I did not know him well, the times I met him I found him to be one of the sweetest old guys you'd ever meet.
But what I did see was the pain and anger that my stepfather went through in watching his father fade into the void...
And while I will be there when my stepfather commemorates his father's life in more joyous and pleasant ways, for now, I wanted to express my sadness and feelings about this disease...
All images are my own...
You can see the original photo of the face here...[link]
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Wonderful how you did this! Very well portrayed!
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Really cool concept. I like the surrealist look you gave the alzhimer... makes you reflect upon the subject.
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Oh, that's such a nice comment... thank you! I guess it's a subject we should all think about from time to time as we grow older...
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sorry for the loss in the family, beautiful job on the art work...
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Thank you my friend! You know your support always means alot...
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so sorry to hear about your loss 
The fractured images of the head is a superb interpretation of the disease and you have done a fabulous job here
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thank you Chrissie. Your feedback always means so very much...
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Stunning and powerful..such a imaginative,honest and moving expression of such a terrifying and mysterious condition.Your thoughts and feelings,not only about Alzheimer's, but about your stepfather and his father..are beautifully expressed.This is an amazing and touching tribute,created with respect and dignity.I'm so sorry for your loss
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Wow, your comments are so very thoughtful and touching and detailed and I really really am grateful for them. I was a little worried that the picture would seem too dark too soon and that my mom and stepdad might not like it... he hasn't seen it yet but she has and I think she really liked it but it made her sad too...
And you nailed it with using the word "mysterious" to describe the disease...
I am glad that you enjoyed this picture... thanks again for you feedback and support with my work... I am honored by all your kind words...
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girlfriend you are pumpin out the good stuff.......nice work
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Thanks so much my friend! I am so grateful for your comments and support...
( and I will thank the little hamster on a wheel in my mind for helping "pumping out the good stuff")
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Sorry to hear of your loss Penny.
This is truely a beautiful tribute to him and to all those who have this debilitating condition....something a lot of us will face as we grow older.
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It's scary how many of us will face it...
Thank you for your kindness and comments. It is truly appreciated!
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Yes many will unfortunately.....
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Thanks my dear... and thanks for adding it to your faves...
I always appreciate your support...
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I love your work
I'm always excited to see more, it's like an addiction
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Oh, you honor me! Thanks so much!
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I'm sorry for your loss dear... and this a powerfull image to represent what Alzheimer's terrible effects cause... It's very powerfull
Hope you are doing well thru this...
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I am doing well... thank you for your kind words... it is my stepdad who carries the burden of pain in this right now, and for him... I feel sad...
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I undertand... the best for him in dealing with his condition
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thank you so much...
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Oh, that means so much... thank you again.
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