'Softening' is a member of the series of paintings I am currently developing. This series focuses on the capacity of the... Read More
'Softening' is a member of the series of paintings I am currently developing. This series focuses on the capacity of the female body - the mensural cycle, pregnancy and motherhood. I painted 'Softening' while I was pregnant in 2022.
'Softening' was inspired by the changes that take place right before ovulation - the cervix moves up higher, becomes softer to the touch and opens up slightly. The colors are deliberately warm which for me resonate with softness.
'Softening' was one of three paintings to be featured at Series, an Online Exhibition curated by Casey Lesser at Site: Brooklyn Gallery in 2022. 'Softening' was also included in BRINGING COLOUR TO THE WORLD, an Online Exhibition curated by Sari Shryack with Art Mums United in 2022.