I absolutely loved this piece, Heather. & I'm honored to have my essay in this conversation. yes to all of this, and now I want to consider this prompt about a portrait of caregiving I love...xo
Interesting question. At first all the art that came to mind were all male artists using women and children as objects. Klimt’s 3 Ages of Woman is always cropped with the mother and child but the actually full piece is way different. And most of the women artists I know are creating art that excludes caretaking. When I think of caregiving art I think of craft—quilting, embroidery, recipes—items that can be useful. The love accessed when away and in need of comfort.
I absolutely loved this piece, Heather. & I'm honored to have my essay in this conversation. yes to all of this, and now I want to consider this prompt about a portrait of caregiving I love...xo
Interesting question. At first all the art that came to mind were all male artists using women and children as objects. Klimt’s 3 Ages of Woman is always cropped with the mother and child but the actually full piece is way different. And most of the women artists I know are creating art that excludes caretaking. When I think of caregiving art I think of craft—quilting, embroidery, recipes—items that can be useful. The love accessed when away and in need of comfort.