Hand/Heart for Ana Mendieta (1986)

Center panel: Chromaprints of actions – paint, blood, ashes, and syrup on snow
Side panels: Acrylic paint, chalk, and ashes on paper

This piece was created as an homage to the recently deceased Ana Mendieta whose work incorporated her body in the natural landscape.  This piece shows that Schneemann still had strong roots in painting and it was a very comfortable medium for her to work in, especially when dealing with the death of a friend and colleague.