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 Nurturing Mother is a young Indian mother, who is wise and calm. She is youthful but ahead of her time. She is trained by experience and through the responsibilities she has. She bares the weight of a family on her shoulders. Her face is pretty, perfect features and soft skin. She is adorned by gold shining jewellery, but is not boastful. She modestly wears her fuchsia pink sari. She sits with her legs crossed, as she waits for her family’s next request. The next demand. The next duty to carry out. Although her husband may be seen within society as the “head” of the household, she is the spine. She is the true captain of the ship. As, without her, her family will not prosper. None of her family will flourish. She is the one who selflessly devotes her time and energy into her family. The traditional archetype of an Indian mother, one who cooks and cleans. She is the cornerstone of her household. Often who’s primary and only focus is on running her home and kitchen. Feeding her husband and children. She is often expected to prioritise the needs of her husband and children over her own goals or aspirations. Within Hindu traditions a mother is seen as nurturing, selfless, with endless love, often given the highest divine respect. This Nurturing Mother is her, the Indian mother, sat in front of garlands of Marigold flowers. She sits behind a bowl of fresh fruit. Lanced in shades of pink. The contrasting textures and finishes around her vary, but she remains, as she always has been. The source of love, stability, sacrifice and nurture for her family.

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

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