"Ma – reframing the representation of the maternal subject in the (negative) space of (m)otherhood" in An Artist and A Mother book, published by Demeter Press.

Demeter Press is thrilled to announce the publication of the stunning and herstoric: An Artist and A Mother: 328 pages with 150 plus spectacular colour artwork. Edited by @taracarpenterestrada , @heidimsomsen , and @kaylanbuteyn
https://demeterpress.org/books/an-artist-and-a-mother/

An Artist and A Mother provides an intersectional feminist look at artist mothers, rooted in academic well-cited writing while honoring personal narrative and poetic writing. It’s refreshing to shift between longer-form essays, personal narratives, and poetry, interspersed with abundant artwork images. Hearing so many perspectives and experiences of mothering while making art was very affirming.
- Rebecca Potts, Teaching Artist Podcast


This illustrated book of short essays reveal a dimension of the feminine, maternal experience that is often invisible. These poignant stories of artists and their experiences as mothers are varied and vivid. A wide variety of artistry represented, from paintings, to textiles, to photography, to sculpture, to performance. This topic is significant within the context of feminist theory, art education, and the support of families and children.
- Dr. Mark Graham, Professor, Art Education, Brigham Young University


An Artist and a Mother is a book of visual artworks and essays that speak to the diverse ways artists balance creative life with the demands of mothering. It includes thirty seven essays describing the work of thirty-nine international artists and an art collective, as well as a resource guide with books, journals, magazines, organizations, and other resources. This book seeks to highlight the growing body of artist mothers who are making visually and conceptually interesting artwork not just despite their status as mothers, but often because of the inspiration and challenges that come with motherhood. #anartistandamother




Ma – reframing the representation of the maternal subject in the (negative) space of (m)otherhood

"...In Art, negative space is just as important as the positive forms. A critical compositional element, it balances the whole picture, encouraging the viewer to look at certain points in the image, ...all eyes towards the navel gazing. Don't come into my space and ask “When are you going to have children?” As if making were that easy...."