Expecting, 2021

‘Expecting’ is about braving life’s challenges and surrender to major change. In this painting a pregnant woman gazes up at a cloud filled sky, her hand outstretched, expecting child and anticipating the impending storm. The pattern of upside do...

‘Expecting’ is about braving life’s challenges and surrender to major change. In this painting a pregnant woman gazes up at a cloud filled sky, her hand outstretched, expecting child and anticipating the impending storm. The pattern of upside down and right side up clouds and the absence of a clear horizon suggests that this figure is in a surreal limbo between worlds and times. Her striking features and halo convey a sense of dignity and strength whilst her kneeling position conveys brave surrender to the present moment and upcoming challenges. ‘Expecting’ is based on a stream of consciousness drawing the artist created whilst her two sisters were both pregnant and channels the feeling of anticipation towards the unknown and new significant chapters.