Acts of creation reflects on the joy and heartaches, mess myths and mishaps of motherhood through over 150 art works , from the ancient Goddess to contemporary interpretations of pregnancy.

This book changes the narrative, expanding our art history to include and expand Her art story, Mothers as subjects, mothers as symbols, mothers as myth makers, mothers as makers, mothers as creators ,birthing the images and stories of our origins.
There was a time when women had to choose between motherhood and art, a time when the marginalised voices of women as mothers were hidden behind the curtain of patriarchy, invisible and silent in their knowing. That time is over !
Acts of creation reflects on the joy and heartaches, mess, myths and mishaps of motherhood through over 150 art works , from the ancient Goddess to contemporary interpretations of pregnancy.
Discover the original art of so many of our well known and lesser known women artists.
If you are interested in art, in feminism and the evolving discourse of motherhood, then this is for you.