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A decade ago, Jennifer Mills found out there was a watercolour painting of her on the wall of a major gallery. The thing is, she’d never sat for one, and she’d never spoken to an artist about being in a portrait. So, what was the picture? How did it come to be there? How would it connect her to more than three hundred other women, all called Jennifer Mills? Follow our Jenni as she enters a portal to a global adventure, where a stranger with the same name has the power to revive her deepest and most precious memories.
30:06•11 May 2021
Jennifer Mills' Global Adventure: Unraveling a Portrait Mystery
“It's a big thing to have a picture of yourself on a wall there... People will always call me Jenny Mills and kind of run it together, and it's just, you know, like I'll see someone in the street and they'll be like Jenny Mills, and so that really does feel like a really fundamental part of my identity and also how other people see my identity, I guess.”
Imagine finding out there's a painting of you hanging in a major art gallery, but you've never posed for it. That's exactly what happened to Jennifer Mills a decade ago. This episode of 'Days Like These' takes you on an intriguing journey with Jennifer as she sets out to uncover the story behind this mysterious watercolor portrait.
Guided by guest reporter Melanie Tate, Jennifer's quest leads her to connect with over three hundred women who share her name, each adding a unique thread to the tapestry of her adventure. Through her exploration, Jennifer delves into the significance of her name and its impact on her identity. She also encounters a stranger with the same name who stirs up deep memories and emotions.
This episode doesn't just tell a story; it explores the emotive power of photographs and the complex relationship we have with social media and privacy. Perfect for anyone who loves a good mystery with a personal touch, this episode promises to leave you reflecting on your own identity and connections.
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