Fractured Portrayals of Motherhood

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MAWA, "Fractured Portrayals of Motherhood," 2018

image by Charlene Brown

Opening Reception: Friday, May 4, 5 - 8pm

Curated by Shayani A. Turko, Practicum Student from the University of Winnipeg

In this year's annual group exhibit - Fractured Portrayals of Motherhood, 23 Artist-Mothers from MAWA explore the fracture, fragmentation, and imperfection that is inherent in the art of mothering and motherhood. Their works delve into the experiences between the socially-imposed images of the celebrated and the censured mother. Responding and even rebelling against one-sided celebrations of motherhood, these artist-mothers perform critical and necessary work which question common-sense assumptions and remind us that disguised in the mundaneness of mothering, there are complex energies at play, energies that are life-altering in many ways.

“By unmasking the idealized image of motherhood and sharing what we really experience collectively. . . women can break the cycle as willing conspirators and take the first steps toward reconciling reproductive power with social rights and responsibilities” (Sharon A. Abbey citing S. Maushart).

Participating Artist-Mothers: Adelle Rewerts, Allison Moore, Brenna George, Briony Haig, Carolina Araneda, Charlene Brown, Claudine Perrott, Danielle Fontaine Koslowsky, Dawn Chaput, Emilie Lemay, Francine Martin, Jocelyn Chorney, Jodi Hildebrand, Judith Stevens, Kelly Radcliffe, Leigha Phelps, Lisa Greenberg, Maria Epp, Mary Ferguson, Melanie Dennis Unrau, Pamela Desmet Franklin, Sandra Brown, Sharen Ritterman