Caroline Frederiksen

Until I Felt the Wind series encapsulates my relationship with my late grandfathers encountered through the wind. By combining home videos, artifacts, and imagery related to my grandfathers with symbolic representations of their spiritual presence within the wind, I translate my grief into a celebration of life, family, and legacy. 

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Both of my grandfathers, Raymond Brooks and Rand Frederiksen, were beloved by friends, family, and myself. Raymond, my maternal grandfather, passed away 16 years ago and Rand, my paternal grandfather, passed away 6 years ago; yet, our family still feels their unwavering presence in various ways. Details from their lives reveal deep connections to the wind. Raymond, a pilot and sailor, depended on the wind. Rand grew up in west Texas, a land of sand storms and windmills. Because, as they say, “grief is love with nowhere to go,” I searched for a way to send them my love. By drawing parallels between their life and my present existence, the wind acts as my translator, sending messages between worlds.