Safi Alia Shabaik, who documented the last years of her father’s life, will speak about her work at the 1100 Florence Gallery. The Los Angeles-based artist, who is in Evanston all month, collaborated with her father, Aly H. Shabaik, to photograph his ordeal during advanced stages of Parkinson’s disease, dementia and Sundown Syndrome. She was his primary caregiver his final two years. Her work, which combines photos and an audio diary, will be exhibited from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays and 12 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays or by appointment until the end of April. “I hope it shows other families who are going through a similar journey that they’re not alone,” said Shabaik. She speaks at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 15, with extra programming about Parkinson’s, and at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 17. Both events are free. See the Florence Gallery website for more details. (Photo by Richard Cahan)

In this video, photographer Safi Alia Shabaik talks about the final two years of her father’s life.

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  1. This is a remarkable exhibit — hard, loving, sad, shocking, educational, and beautiful. Kudos to 1100 Florence for getting this show with its NEA stamp of support.

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    1. Thank you so much for your heartfelt review, Gay. I am grateful that you came through the exhibit and that the work made an impact on you. Your support is deeply appreciated.

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