Part of a series of artworks Titled:

The Archetypal Mothers - a Reclamation of the Self.

This series is an exploration of the many layers within motherhood, the sacrifices and the blessings. A testament to divine femininity, identity and the self that is lost and found.

The Anxious Mother is a very personal element of this series. She is naked, vulnerable. Terrified in the face of the storm she faces. Surrounded by violent crashing waves, no safety above, below or around her. Enclaved in danger and chaos, she sits up alone on the edge of a rock in a foetal position. The storm sends gushes of wind to throw her hair in every direction. The lightning is so dramatic, attacking the water and all who remain in it from every angle. You can feel the pressure she is under, you can hear her breath, shaking as she closes her eyes to attempt to centre herself through the catastrophic disaster she faces, her hands trembling as she embraces herself in one last attempt at comfort. You can almost hear the thunder clapping, she feels it in her chest with every crash, her throat tightens. She sweats with fear. The world is collapsing around her, no where to run and no where to hide. This woman is a depiction of a mother who has been asked to describe how she feels after a cancer diagnosis, trying to explain the mental tole this is taking on her, with words alone. This painting is created through predominantly indigos, blues and greys. Her skin offers a contrasting warmth against the scene around her. Will she ever make it out of the storm? Or will she wait it out until the storm calms and find herself again?

2025 - Professional standard textured paste, Impasto acrylic and gouache paint with gold leaf detailing.

100cm x 100cm on a deep edged, gallery standard canvas