the mother

"The Mother" is an acrylic painting inspired by the intersection of femininity, autonomy, and resilience. Featuring a pregnant Black woman with a wing and a beak, this artwork symbolizes the dual nature of strength and vulnerability. The wing represents freedom and the aspiration to transcend societal constraints, while the beak signifies both the voice and the silence imposed on women's bodies. Created in response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade, this piece powerfully comments on the ongoing struggle for bodily autonomy and the profound impact of these legal and societal shifts on women's lives.