
Sins of a Mother
Sins of a Mother (2026) combines carved sculpture with mechanical movement. A motorised wooden arm repeatedly swings forward to slap the mother's body, transforming an everyday gesture into a rhythmic cycle that is at once humorous, absurd and unsettling.
The work reflects on the relentless scrutiny and judgement often directed towards mothers, where expectations can feel impossible to meet and criticism is never far away. Whether imposed by society, family or ourselves, ideas of the "good mother" and the "bad mother" create a burden of guilt that often accompanies care. The repetitive motion echoes these recurring thoughts, where moments of self-doubt and judgement are replayed long after the event itself.
Through humour and exaggeration, Sins of a Mother exposes the contradictions of caregiving, acknowledging both the physical and emotional demands of motherhood while questioning the expectations placed upon those who undertake it.
MDF, foam, paint, wiper motor, electronics
Dimensions – Mother; 5ft H x 2ft W x 1ft D Arm; 3ftH x 2ft W x 2ft D



