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| With my dad in 1969 |
Ian Christopher Mayow Short passed away this morning at the age of 89.
He was born in Seaford, Sussex, England, in 1936 to Mayow Earl deCoucey Short and Margaret Helen (Campbell) Short.
Ian was a multimedia artist, printmaker, and educator known for his work in photography, printmaking, and for integrating art with education. He was a co-founder of the Artists Image Resource (AIR) in Pittsburgh and taught for many years at Kent State University in Ohio and Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, where he was chairman of the Art Department from 1993-96.
Ian grew up in River Forest, Illinois. And was educated at Illinois Wesleyan University (1958). He received his MFA from the University of Illinois, Urbana, in 1961.
Ian leaves behind three daughters, Frances, Marion, and Helen, and five grandchildren. All of us loved him like crazy.
Here I am telling a funny story about my dad in 2008.
After I posted this video, Dad (who was 72 at the time) left me a Skype voicemail and said it's not a laserjet, it's an inkjet printer, and I should be sure to plug some computer thingy called "Adobe Photoshop." So I did. :)
My sisters and I agree that if there's a heaven, he's up there setting up his studio. He's also lighting up a cigarette and drinking a Manhattan. Probably playing darts and bragging about his grandkids. He'll go say hi to mom after he's had a drink.
My family is tremendously grateful to Ian's hospice care workers, and also fuck cancer.
My condolences, Fran.
ReplyDeleteSincere condolences, and yeah, fuck cancer.
ReplyDelete-Doug in Sugar Pine
Sorry for your loss. prayers to you and the family. You’re correct that he’s in a much better place and that one day you’ll all be together again in the Life Triumphant
ReplyDeleteI’m so sorry for your loss. Fuck cancer indeed. Fran Rossi Szpylczyn
ReplyDeleteYour dad was a handsome man & clearly a wonderful dad. So sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteI am so sad to hear this. I loved him and your mother like crazy too. I am happy to hear that he’s probably busy now, setting up his heavenly studio.
ReplyDeleteApologies if this publishes twice. I am so sad to hear this news. I loved Ian and Mandy like crazy too. I’m glad to hear he is already busy, setting up his heavenly studio.
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry to read this, Fran. What a terrible loss for you and your family. Holding you in my heart.
ReplyDeleteI'm very sorry to hear the news. I enjoyed your stories about your dad. Best wishes to all of you.
ReplyDeleteOh i am so very sorry to hear this. My sincere condolences to you and your whole family. Again so sorry to hear this news.
ReplyDeleteIan meant much to me as a mentor and supporter of my work. His work over the years while on the faculty and especially in “retirement” at AIR always moved me…
ReplyDeleteHe was my advisor in grad school… and on summer mornings I could rely on finding him at the local mcdonald’s completing the NY Times crossword. He spoke of his children often…and
had enormous pride and love for you. deepest sympathy…❤️🙏🏻
My condolences, we did not get together often but I always enjoyed talking with him at family holiday parties and other times. He was always very insightful and interesting.
ReplyDeleteThis is my first visit to your blog.
ReplyDeleteSorry about the circumstances. Good parents make ALL the difference.
I'm so sorry to hear this.
ReplyDeleteDeepest sympathies and heartfelt understanding of what it means to lose a cornerstone. What I can say is that I have been comforted since it happened to me by finding out the relationship is not over. You will hear and learn new things from and about your dad forever.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry Bluegal for your loss. It's been a really sad week; 1/6 was the 25th anniversary of my own dad's passing. Do take care of yourself.
ReplyDeleteArtists Image Resource had a profound and hugely meaningful impact on my life. It connected me with a community of people that helped get me to where I am. Ian is very much to thank for this. Your father put great things into this world. My condolences.
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