76x61cm mixed media on premium, deep edge gallery canvas. Ready to hang. From my private collection. Australian mother and child wall art, ready to brighten up your home. ”For anyone who feels the bittersweetness of the fleeting ephemerality of this moment alongside the always-ness of this love.” This piece is for all the mothers, all the mothers to be, all the hopeful mothers-to-be, for all the sons, all the daughters, for anyone that sees it and recognises themselves in one of the figures, for anyone for whom this image brings about feelings of sweetness, joy, longing, hope, nostalgia, delight…but mainly hope. Always. This piece came about because I always wanted to be a mother. My earliest memories are of looking after baby dolls, choosing baby names, then babysitting, working as a nanny, teaching. There were the miscarriage years - 7 years . 4 miscarriages. Failed IVF. So many negative pregnancy tests. So much waiting. Then, finally, the privilege of being a mother and holding my own children like this. How I wish I could hold them like this for always…but I also delight in watching them grow. Meeting your children anew, a day older every morning, is a very special honour. But it is bittersweet and this year will be my last with a babe-in-arms. Next year he will be nearly two and maybe not just quite so koala-cuddly, just like his older brothers before him. My last baby…the transient nature of childhood never so poignant and weighty as this Christmas for me and never so new, surprising, curious and vibrant as this Christmas for my littlest love. Perhaps it won’t matter that my children are all a little more grown up and out of the baby stage this time next year…because there is an always to our love, our bond, my love for them: for always. If you want a piece that will inspire the big, joyful magic of motherhood, this Australian portrait wall art will add a touch of whimsical delight to your home. The perfect gift for any mother, any nursery, any family room, every home.
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