Bearing Witness
Bearing Witness" is a series of 19 oil paintings structured after the Stations of the Cross. In the 62 days from her diagnosis with a brain tumor, to her departure, Charis Barasch — a devout Christian — literally manifested her theology. "Bearing Witness" expresses in words and text what was revealed to her husband, Philip in her final weeks. This exhibition embodies both a final wish and an act of unconditional love between husband and wife.
On April 29th, 2022, Charis Barasch--my wife of thirty two years--collapsed on our bathroom floor. This incident set into motion what would be her final 62 days.
Charis and I loved each other reciprocally, unconditionally for our entire adult lives. “Bearing Witness” is our last great agreement of unconditional love.
On April 29th, 2022, Charis Barasch--my wife of thirty two years--collapsed on our bathroom floor. This incident set into motion what would be her final 62 days.
Bearing Witness" is a series of 19 oil paintings structured after the Stations of the Cross. In the 62 days from her diagnosis with a brain tumor, to her departure, Charis Barasch — a devout Christian — literally manifested her theology. "Bearing Witness" expresses in words and text what was revealed to her husband, Philip in her final weeks. This exhibition embodies both a final wish and an act of unconditional love between husband and wife.
Here Philip Barasch speaks about "Bearing Witness" at the exhibition's opening at Astoria Visual Arts in Astoria, Oregon, September 2023.