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“The mere action of capturing this moment in a work of art validated my feelings of young motherhood, and by creating art from it, Leah made us feel worthy and seen. Looking at the other works in this series makes me feel less alone in my experience. For while this phase of life can feel so deeply personal it also, as these works show, is incredibly universal. “ (Kate M)
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“The first few months of motherhood were a complete blur, I took tons of photos of my new baby and my husband and daughter together but I have very few photos of myself with our daughter during that time. It was so special to receive Leah's artwork a year later, to see how much my daughter and I had grown together, and I am so grateful she was able to capture us at our beginning. I remembered so little from that time, other than how vulnerable both of us were, and it meant a lot that Leah was able to meet us in that vulnerability and encapsulate it in her artwork. The mere action of capturing this moment in a work of art validated my feelings of young motherhood, and by creating art from it, Leah made us feel worthy and seen. Looking at the other works in this series makes me feel less alone in my experience. For while this phase of life can feel so deeply personal it also, as these works show, is incredibly universal.
Also as an aside- I love the fact that these are woodcut prints. I think back to the history of woodcuts as disseminating knowledge and I feel like it is a perfect medium for this work, disseminating knowledge of motherhood, and creating a strong visual record of who we are as mothers, and why we matter. “
— Kate M.
“When I look at myself, I see contentment, beauty, and wonder. The artwork reminds me of how incredible the human body is, to be able to create, nourish, and care for a child in utero for months and months. The piece reminds me of this wonder alongside the more difficult moments of pregnancy, childbirth, and mothering.
I think the artwork honors me. It honors my body and my experience. It helps me feel seen.
I also love the piece of me alongside the other pieces of artwork. Together, the viewer sees texture, complexity, and diverse moments and experiences. “
— Anna R.
“Leah captured me and my newborn son asleep together on the couch. We are curled into each other with our faces touching. I have memories of doing this with my first born too - those sweet naps together in the early weeks. I see myself as tired, peaceful, and in love. I see him as an extension of my body.
Like many moms, I generally am the family documenter, which means that most photos of me in a mothering role are selfies. It feels incredibly special to have an artwork that captures the connection between my son and I.
I’m amazed at how well Leah captured our physical appearances, as well as the bond and connection in that moment.”
— Nan O.
“The artwork really reflects the deep joy that I feel in motherhood. I can't say that joy is how I would describe my feelings most of the time. If I were asked at any given moment how I feel, I would likely use words like overwhelmed, busy, stressed, tired, frazzled, etc. But at the end of the day, regardless of all of those things I feel, I find this deep resounding joy and satisfaction and awe in the life I have. When I step back to observe my children, I marvel at the lives we've created and the great responsibility we have to care for not just those lives, but all the lives we collectively touch.”
“The image creates a sense of nostalgia for me, especially as my daughter becomes older and more independent. I remember that time as being simpler, though I know it wasn't. It captures a snapshot of the moments of peace I experienced in the past and still experience now regardless of how different life is now.”
— Anonymous
“The moment after birth memorialized, it’s a raw moment, incredibly captured. I feel proud of myself. I feel beautiful. I feel full of honor to be part of art.”
“It's incredible to see myself breastfeeding. Knowing my grandmother never breastfed any of her 5 children because she was told her inverted nipples wouldn’t work and that formula was better, it feels like healing to breastfeed.”
— Abby A.
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“It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.”
— Quote Source
“It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.”