Made A mother

Motherhood and the unseen wanderings that occur over the course of the work day. Unknown and Unseen until you are it and there’s no way out. These photos investigate social constructs and expectations of the role of mother and reflect on how they are at odds with the lived experience of Motherhood.

© Chrystal de louise - Milk
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Milk

© Chrystal de louise - a moment of peace
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a moment of peace

© Chrystal de louise - Managing ; forgotten scenes with baby
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Managing ; forgotten scenes with baby

© Chrystal de louise - Queen; from Maiden to Mother
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Queen; from Maiden to Mother

© Chrystal de louise - Happy hens
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Happy hens

© Chrystal de louise - Rains and it floods. Northern rivers 2022
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Rains and it floods. Northern rivers 2022

© Chrystal de louise - Death captivates
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Death captivates

© Chrystal de louise - Cane fields; fact or fable
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Cane fields; fact or fable

© Chrystal de louise - My dad said
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My dad said

© Chrystal de louise - Jayne prior to free birthing
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Jayne prior to free birthing

© Chrystal de louise - We could be anywhere
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We could be anywhere

© Chrystal de louise - A life lived
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A life lived

© Chrystal de louise - Blooming
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Blooming

© Chrystal de louise - This lockdown city
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This lockdown city

© Chrystal de louise - An apple a day
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An apple a day