https://artistparentindex.com/files/original/83afa3d1a9ea7a247e7c897a311afcc0.jpg db2d32bf046dad385d587e7449e5e1bb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Artist Parent Index Person An individual. Website The Artist's website <a href="http://www.amyreidel.com">www.amyreidel.com</a> Topic caregiving birth trauma babies mothers c-section trauma Medium multi-media watercolor mixed media paper canvas Artist Statement My current body of work on paper and canvas uses volatile watercolor, studio remnants, lint, medical tape, hot glue and more to abstractly illustrate what so many women go through but are not encouraged to discuss; the double-standards placed on our sexuality, the immense mental and physical space that caregiving demands, as well as traumas related to sexual assault, pregnancy and childbirth. Through traditional (paint) and symbolic (staples) mixed media, I portray the sweetness of imaginary babies and mothers, along with the gore of tumors, bleeding and C-section scars. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Amy Reidel Title A name given to the resource Amy Reidel birth birth trauma bleeding c-section Care care giving mixed media paper pregnancy sexuality trauma watercolor