The bittersweet art of letting go

‘Happy Old Year’ explores memory, loss, and the struggles of moving on.

Memories reside not only in our hearts and minds but also in the things around us. The withered flower bouquet in the corner of your room might hold the memory of a beloved and their love. The empty pickle jar on your cupboard could carry the memory of your mother lovingly making pickles to ease your homesickness. A piece of cloth you borrowed—or perhaps stole—from your sibling might be a keepsake of bittersweet childhood quarrels.