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St. Barbara by Loukia Richards

Neckpiece / Conceptual Narrative

Published: 27.02.2020

Neckpiece: St. Barbara by Loukia Richards.Wool, textile, leather, plastic, silk, embroidery.. 2020.Photo by: Christoph Ziegler.Statement: Token of faith
. My grandfather kept a tiny St.Barbara icon in the pocket of his jacket while fighting in the Northern Epirus front during the Italian offensive against Greece in WW II (1940-41). St.Barbara might have reminded him of my grandmother who raised her glass at the family banquets to wish him well and was serving at Red Cross back home. The icon condensed memories, wishes and faith and gave him the strength to carry on..

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