OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, January 18, 2025, 4–7 PM CST
CLOSING RECEPTION & WALKTHROUGH: Saturday, February 15, 2–4 PM CST

CHICAGO – Woman Made Gallery (WMG) is proud to announce the opening of $acred Motherhood, an exhibition juried by artist and curator Kiki McGrath who included work in a variety of mediums by 44 artists.

Throughout history, artistic representations of motherhood have mirrored society’s perceptions of maternal roles. From serene Renaissance paintings of the Virgin Mary to stark modern photographs of working-class mothers, visual images chronicle our shifting cultural narratives and societal expectations. The maternal figure is continually redrawn to reflect the religious, political, and economic ideals of each era.

As our understanding of gender and family structure continues to evolve, so too must our artistic explorations of motherhood and caregiving. Art in this show explores diverse perspectives on contemporary maternity. It includes work that reflects on lived experience, challenges or redefines traditional concepts, examines economic and emotional labors of caregiving, and portrays diverse family structures.