The Shy One -- Wooden Bust

This wooden bust titled "The Shy One" was given by Farhad to Patricia shortly before they were married in 1952. He told Patricia that it represented her.

Throughout my father's life, he relied on Mom to take his words to print for various publications, grants, sabbaticals, and etcetera. While some of what he said was written verbatim, she deeply understood him, and would add her "polish" to his meaning via written medium. Patricia organized countless shows and gallery exhibitions.

Patricia not only did the "behind the scenes" of the "business of art" but was also instrumental in keeping the household and the children happy, allowing Farhad the freedom to "do his art." This is a small paragraph, but the content is an important dynamic in terms of support of the artist.