This exhibition pairs new work by artist Marie-Claire Lacey - made during her time as artist in residence, drawing on her own autobiographical experience - with work made by a community of new mums in workshops she and nine guest artists facilitated in Glasgow. Expect a real mix: moving image works exploring maternal time, overwhelm, mental load, and the visceral experience of motherhood, large-scale collaborative psychogeographic narrated paintings, an interactive piece asking what ‘mother’ looks like, plus clay, textile installation, collage and text shaped by the stories, reflections and creative practice of a growing community of new mums and mother-artists. The project was part of a wider artistic research project led by Marie-Claire which explored maternal experiences. So, come and see what happens when community arts, mental health and motherhood share a room. Opening: Saturday October 17th, 3-5pm Press and sector call is Friday 16th October, 11.30am-1.30pm. This is a chance for people to find out a bit more about how the exhibition speaks to their communities with a space to ask Marie and myself some questions. If you would like to attend this, please email r.liveseywright@gmail.com N.B. The exhibition takes place at the Greater Govanhill Community Canvas (mezzanine level of Tramway) The project was funded by Creative Scotland and supported in partnership by Govanhill Baths Community Trust, Govanhill Community Development Trust, Lauren McLaughlin of Spilt Milk, Merry-Go-Round, Glasgow Women’s Library and GMAC. The community engagement was delivered as part of Govanhill Bath’s Community Trust’s Wellbeing Programme. Thanks to all project partners and to Greater Govanhill and Tramway for the use of Community Canvas space.

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