A Mother's Labor Original Artwork

The artwork measures 5.5 W x 25 H x 2 D inches. A loop on the back allows it to hang from a hammered nail.  Details This wall hanging is my interpretation of a branch of a family tree. Amid the leaves are little marks of embroidery, symbols of effort as a mother tries to create something beautiful for her children and family. Yet little holes of incomplete pattern also dot the leafy branch. They represent the imperfections and shortcomings of the parental relationship, because no matter how hard she loves and works and worries, a mother will always fall short of her own expectations and of those around her. This artwork tries to reconcile the beauty and the failures of our familial bonds and reminds the viewer that the branch still grows despite it all. Materials Pressed plants, archival paper, acrylic paint, thread, archival paper clay Will My Artwork Last? This artwork is created from real pressed plants. Although they may seem delicate, pressed plants are surprisingly durable. Back