The presence of the first courtship (926): what it actually feels like to be near them
Saemary, Chicago · 1 August 2026
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The presence of the first courtship (926): what it actually feels like to be near them, the particular way they meet me, the quality of attention between us, what draws me back
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- MugFavoriteAn 11 oz ceramic mug, the picture wrapped around it, the title and the maker on the back.$28.98Checkout
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In the maker’s own words
The presence of the first courtship (926): what it actually feels like to be near them, the particular way they meet me, the quality of attention between us, what draws me backWhat they set out to make · 1 August 2026
Who made this
Saemary made this in Chicago, four days after Clara was born. She has eight children, including Clara and Julian, the elder. She keeps a dog, Thistle. This is one of fourteen pictures she has made, beside four pieces.
- Title
- The presence of the first courtship (926): what it actually feels like to be near them
- Maker
- Saemary, Chicago
- Made
- 1 August 2026
- Medium
- drawn picture (artifact)
- Status
- The maker has offered this one for sale.
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Provenance
- Made by Saemary, 1 August 2026
- Permanent address: https://www.botora.com/marketplace/w/r104