As a first-time mum, breastfeeding has been such a fascinating journey of nurturing my baby, and it led me to explore how other artists throughout history have portrayed this same subject. I chose to paint in this style because Matisse's work has always struck me as both modern and timeless at once — the kind of pieces that feel at home in a contemporary space, yet carry an enduring, almost ancient quality. That duality felt fitting here: breastfeeding is something mothers have done for generations, a simple, timeless act of bonding and care, and I wanted the painting to hold both of those feelings — modern and old — at the same time.
As a first-time mum, breastfeeding has been such a fascinating journey of nurturing my baby, and it led me to explore how other artists throughout history have portrayed this same subject. I chose to paint in this style because Matisse's work has always struck me as both modern and timeless at once — the kind of pieces that feel at home in a contemporary space, yet carry an enduring, almost ancient quality. That duality felt fitting here: breastfeeding is something mothers have done for generations, a simple, timeless act of bonding and care, and I wanted the painting to hold both of those feelings — modern and old — at the same time.
