Don’t Call Me Mary
Don’t Call Me Mary (2013) is a photo book exploring the life and presence of my late Grandmother, Mary Rose Mott.
She had a quick wit, sharp opinions, and never hesitated to share either. She was fiercely independent, stubborn and intelligent. When I wanted to rile her up a bit I would call her Mary, instead of her preferred nickname, Rosie. As soon as her Christian name left my lips she would whip around in a huff and exclaim, “Don’t call me Mary! That’s what the Nuns used to call me!”
This book and the collection of images below serve as an exploration of the woman I knew and loved, as well the struggle she faced to maintain her independence in the face of old age and physical limitations.
To see the book in its entirety, please contact Cecily Brown directly.