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Can you explain what the process is for an Icons in Ash mosaic portrait made of cremated remains?
Excerpt from Musee Interview with Icons in Ash founder, Heide Harty … [the] a mosaic technique, …
How do owners of memorial portraits interact with their beloved ones who have passed?
Excerpt from Musee Interview with Icons in Ash founder, Heide Hatry Heide Hatry (Founder of Icons …
Happy New Years from Icons in Ash
As we step into the New Year, we extend our heartfelt wishes for joy and prosperity …
Dealing with Grief over the Holidays
Losing a loved one is difficult/challenging anytime, but it can be especially poignant during the holiday …
A Memorial Keepsake with Cremated Remains – Consoling for the Artist as well as the Family
An excerpt from “A Conversation with Heide Hatry: Marc Pachter” – Marc Pachnter headed the National …
How Can Purposing Cremated Remains Assist in the Grieving Process?
An excerpt from “Toward the Art Subject: An Introduction to Icons in Ash. By Heide Hatry” …
Using Cremated Ashes for Portraits to Memorialize a Loved One?
An excerpt from “Heide Hatry with Thyrza Nichols Goodeve and Laila Pedro” as published in Brooklyn Rail Goodeve: On the subject …
How did Icons in Ash Begin?
Excerpt from Musee Interview by Hallie Neely Neely: What made you decide to create this project? …
The Colors Associated with Mourning and Grief Vary from Culture to Culture
In Western societies, the use of black clothing for funerals is believed to date back to …