Fruit of the Womb
Steel cot, glass strawberry, knitted blanket 2021
30x40x108 cm
Fruit of the womb is a manifestation of an abortion, inspired by Norse goddess Frigga and the story of how she conceals children, who die in infancy, inside strawberries, together with the comparison of fruit to foetus size. This work draws the audience in with the delicate glass object surrounded by a steel, prison like, structure. Creating a thought provoking environment allowing the audience to feel and subsequently, opening up conversation surrounding this taboo subject.
