Art Exhibition \'Breastfeed\' by Leanne Pearce

Art Exhibition 'Breastfeed' by Leanne Pearce, Leyden Gallery

• LocationLondon, London
• Type
• Salary
• Artformcombined arts, visual arts
• ContactLeyden Gallery info@leydengallery.com

Description

Breastfeed (1 March - 1 April)
An exhibition of paintings by Leanne Pearce + Accompanying Programme

Leanne Pearce looks at breastfeeding both from a personal and professional standpoint. Guided by her own experience of being a mother of two daughters, the artist engages with the subject of maternity and its relation to contemporary society. The image of a mother feeding her child has many historical references, one of the most famous being the religious iconographic representation of the Madonna and Child. Yet, public breastfeeding appears to remain a controversy in the modern world. The increasing interest in this subject matter stems from the contrast between female power and vulnerability, the intimacy of the moment, the challenge of motherhood and the male gaze that tends to sexualise female breasts. Through her paintings, Pearce aims to portray this precious maternal bond in flesh and to reshape our perception of breastfeeding. She depicts herself with her children and other mothers with their babies in the moment that makes them equally strong and fragile. Ultimately, Pearce embodies both the complexity and lightness of being a mother and an artist at the same time.

Breastfeeding – An Urgent Topic in Contemporary Society

To complement Pearce’s series of work, Leyden Gallery is hosting a series of gallery talks, performances, and panel discussions running throughout the course of the exhibition during March and on International Women’s Day. Join the conversation!

Timeline

Accompanying events will take place on the following dates: 2nd March – Desperate Artwives Takeover; 8th March – International Women’s Day Debate with Anna McNay; 11th March – Panel Debate; 17th March – Sybarite Nights Maternity/Milk Special; 25th March – Mass Breastfeed Sit-In with Mothers Meetings Group; 1st April – Finissage Party.

Pre-booking is recomended info@leydengallery.com

Opening times: Tuesday - Saturday from 11:00 AM to 19:00 PM

Open later for the events till 21:00 PM

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Art Exhibition \'Breastfeed\' by Leanne Pearce