Anyone who has ever experienced a injury, especially those requiring physical therapy, understands how difficult transitions can be from one position to another or from an injured state back to a healthy one.
The study and final painting done in 1968 while Miriam’s husband was working through one of the periods of transition captures the challenges, support, teamwork, and support often required in the process. The person kneeling is helping move the person learning how to walk again’s leg while the person behind is providing support.
“Learning to Walk Again at the VA in Tuscaloosa, Alabama” by Miriam McClung, 1972. Oil on linen. 68″ x 52″.
“The Man Learning to Walk in the VA” by Miriam McClung, 1968. Ink wash on paper. ” 12″ x 9″.
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Miriam McClung is an artist from Birmingham, Alabama, and has been creating works of art in oils, pastels, ink, charcoal, pencil and everything in between for over 70 years. You can follow her on her Instagram account @miriammcclungart.
