We Shall Never Forget The Time We Were Together

—Photographic stories about the bonds in lives.

One day, we are all going to face a temperately separation, a farewell or the end of the life journey; still, those faces, places, and memories remain in the form of photography reminding us of the familiar people and days we've once been with, and we've once had.

There are so many ways to help us to memorize. Some would make a portrait while others would prefer to use the daily objects or specific events to recollect.

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“When he left us, it felt as if a crucial thread had been pulled from the fabric of our home.”— Christian Wilbur

“With and without you” photography by Christian Wilbur

“With and without you” photography by Christian Wilbur

 

Photographer Christian Wilbur, based in Long Island, pictures himself and his family’s daily lives after his brother, Daniel, was sent to the nursing home. For the past few years, Daniel left their home for treatment and is confined to his bed.

The sorrow and fragility come when you’re with the absence of family member. There would be an empty chair around the table; the very same bedroom but no one sleeps there; and everything is no longer the same without him.

Christian’s “With and without you” series presents the fracture of a family which indeed, is hard to recover from the sadness or, is irreparable.

 

#Full story: “With and without you”
#To read and see more, visit Christian Wilbur’s website

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“Umma” photography by Goseong Choi

 

“I photograph the sense of loss.”— Goseong Choi

“Umma” means “mother” in Korean. Goseong Choi, a South Korean photographer currently working in New York, shares his story with Rinse. It was a sad family incident—the passing away of his grandmother. It was not only about the grief and mourning for his grandmother but also a sensitive observation and care about his mother.

“Umma” photography by Goseong Choi

 

Waiting in the hospital, preparing for the funeral, and missing someone whom would never ever come back, we all might have to face these incidents one day. And here, Choi captured the moments and makes us to think about the “loss” : what would it be like if we ever lost someone?

#Full story: “Umma”
#To see more, visit Goseong Choi’s site

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Arrangement in Green and Black: Portrait of the Painter’s Mother
photography by Aline Smithson

 

Aline Smithson, a former New York Fashion editor, unintentionally found a Whistler’s painting (Arrangement in Grey and Black: Portrait of the Painter’s Mother) and objects which were exactly the same as those in the painting. This inspired her to do this photography project— “Arrangement in Green and Black: Portrait of the Painter’s Mother”. While fulfilling her innovation of this work, Aline and her mother were brought together and had a very great time.

“To have the viewer see the work in a historical context with the addition of color, and at the same time, experience Whistler’s simple, yet brilliant formula for the composition.”
— Aline Smithson

Arrangement in Green and Black: Portrait of the Painter’s Mother
photography by Aline Smithson

Arrangement in Green and Black: Portrait of the Painter’s Mother
photography by Aline Smithson

 

Unfortunately, Aline’s mother didn't make it to see this series finished. She passed away by the age of 85 years old. And so, this series somehow symbolizes Aline and her mother’s bond. Whenever we look at these photos, we could see the sense of love and humor that came from both Aline and her mother.

 

#Full story: Arrangement in Green and Black: Portrait of the Painter’s Mother
#Visit Aline Smithson’s site to enjoy more

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The connection among family members is the first connection that we have with this world. It’s strong and deep; however, we cannot avoid saying goodbyes to them no matter it’s just temperately or forever. Would the connection be broken? Let’s say it just transferred to another form—the photos, which save our affections and feelings, last forever.

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