Mother-Daughter contemporary artists Lizbeth Mitty (the mother) and Dana James (the daughter) are using their craft to tell the story of their love, relationship, and influence at a new joint show called “The Thread” coming to M. David & Co. Gallery in Bushwick this March. Just in time for Women’s History Month.

The title of the show “The Thread” is seemingly a metaphor inspired by their independent yet extremely close-knit lives. Even though both artists work separately at their own studios at times never addressing each other, they always make sure to find time to discuss ongoing work, go see shows together and allow themselves to be influenced by one another, which they acknowledge is just as valuable as the work itself. They are a point of reference for one another, trading information and methods just like peers.

“I feel very fortunate to have such a close friend on a parallel pathway,” Mitty said. “We have a relationship that wears a lot of hats; we are mother and daughter, friends, colleagues, allies, cheerleaders, and critics to one another all at once.”