I won't treat my tears like tissue

Tears and snot are worthy of a handkerchief. Having spent a great deal of time crying recently and not having a hankie to catch the tears, I watched my emotions get taken out with the trash. Tears should be embraced, calmed, sweetened, and soothed. They should fall into something beautiful. 

I  made this work in 2008 while an Artist-in-Residence at Harbourfront Centre.

materials: tissue, thread, card stock, plastic.