MARY ZIMMERMAN

Mary Zimmerman's work captures a profound meditation on the intertwining of love and mortality. Her memorable quote, "Let me die the moment my love dies. Let me not outlive my own capacity to love. Let me die still loving, and so, never die," encapsulates this theme with striking clarity. The repetition of the word 'die' juxtaposed with 'love' creates a poignant tension that underscores the human desire to remain connected to what makes life meaningful, even as life itself slips away.