A radiant celebration of motherhood and cultural diversity, this whimsical folk art painting captures the universal bond of maternal love. In a dreamlike landscape of soft, pastel skies and intricate floral motifs, diverse mothers tenderly cradle their babies, their expressions filled with warmth and serenity. Vibrant patterns and playful details weave together a tapestry of unity and affection, inviting viewers into a world where love transcends boundaries. This charming, inclusive artwork is a tribute to the beauty of connection and the joy of nurturing life.
It was not however, beauty and love that inspired me to create this painting. The painting itself is my protest against man's inhumanity to man. If I pointed out the love and beauty of life, and diversity and mothers and babies, perhaps we could influence others to love more and hate less. It's my Joan Baez protest folk song, only I am a painter not a songwriter.
The actual truth is, I was horrified as I watched the news story of the policeman kneeling on George Floyd's neck, and as I listened, I could hear the words that this man died as a result.
My heartbreak became inspiration as the world came together with one message. Black lives matter. These events influenced this painting. I'm sure George Floyd's mother was devastated by the loss of her baby. As a mother of five incredible adults, I can tell you that our love does not diminish as they grow older. We all LOVE our babies.
And now with the horrific discovery of unmarked child graves in the residential schools in Canada, I want to express my support and alliance with the aboriginal peoples who have suffered the unbelievable destruction to their families at the hands of our ancestors with this beautiful painting.
I hope my comments are taken in the spirit in which they are given.
I had actually sketched the women and babies several years ago, wanting to express the same thing. The incomplete painting was sitting in a pile of incomplete paintings, and I resurrected it. Now I felt that the world needed this painting, so I finished it.
We all love our babies. no matter what color we are! How boring the world would be if we were all the same!
I am an expressionist, so the images here are from my mind.
We consider ourselves very fortunate. Over the years we have collected Kathy's artworks which hang prominently on our walls. And this painting is loved by all who visit... the art itself and the message it carries: its fresh and gentle tones as of sheer curtains moving by an open window in early spring, and renewing hope. .Thankyou Kathy, with love, Penny and Kevin Taylor" (You can tell...Kevin is a poet)
I believe in art. I am passionate to share it and hope to uplift my fellows in the process.
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3 comments
This is just beautiful. I purchased some 6 of your cards and one 8×11 on dynamics some years ago, they are still held dear to my heart, I am so glad to see you still doing such beautiful works that make you ponder about life and all of it’s beauty and showing it’s challenges in such glorious ways.
Jazz
I love the colours, the beautiful rhythm of the movement and the message. I would love to hang this on my wall!
I love the painting
And the meaning behind it makes it even better