In Memory of Netha Islam. (1971-2021)

Alongside the print version of Issue 2 of Flourish Magazine, The Connections Issue, we are releasing weekly digital content on the Artlift and Yes to Life websites, such as music, creative writing and blog posts. See issue 2 on Connections plus our first issue with the theme Nourish at: https://yestolife.org.uk/flourish-magazine/

This week our digital piece is artwork by Mary Clark, a piece dedicated to her late friend Netha Islam. Watch this space for more digital content, released each week as part of the second edition of Flourish Magazine. 

Title: In Memory of Netha Islam. (1971-2021.)  

Medium: Watercolour Pencils on Canvas.  

Dimensions: A2 (59.4 x 42 cm / 23.4 x 16.5 in)  

Artist statement: Netha Islam was a BA (Hons) Painting, Drawing and Printmaking student at Arts University Plymouth from 2019-2021. She had cancer throughout the second year of the course and sadly passed away last summer. The last time I saw her, she told me that my artworks werevery honest, that she loved them and wanted to see more of them. I have remembered her words of encouragement ever since. Thank you, Netha, for that moment of connection that has stayed with me in my thoughts to this day. May you rest in peace now and forever.