Grandpa’s Hands
Grandpa’s Hands is a short film and art series that captures a grandfather’s wisdom passed down to a grandson. As Grandpa works his gardens, he’s led to share a few life lessons that are music to his grandson’s ears. This was an opportunity for his grandson to take a moment and receive wisdom.
Oftentimes in life, we don’t slow down to learn from others. Many times the answers are right in front of us. You can travel the world and not realize the answers that are in front of you.
Grandpa’s Hands: A Short Film By Des Grain
Work is what he told me
He told me that no matter what it is
Something simple
You have to put something into it
To get something out of it
He’s 83
Today he told me about my history
He told me his grandad grew up on a plantation in Southampton County
Where my family was from
His hands were callused
I told me he made it to the third grade
From there, he worked to help his family
Grandpa and I never talked much
Until today, the day I listened.
Grandpa’s Hands
Grandpa’s Hands, 2016
Photo Series
Grandpa’s Hands is a decade-long project starting back in 2015. Here is the photo series from the original project.
