Join artists Rebecca Livesey-Wright (they/she) and Indra Wilson (they/them) for a relaxed clay workshop and open conversation on experiences of pregnancy and m*therhood.
Indra and Rebecca created the online sound piece, ‘Invisible M*ther’ for last year’s Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival commission. Using polyvocal writing techniques, the piece visibilised hidden maternal narratives while preserving anonymity, creating a safe space for both the artists and those adjacent to their stories.
This workshop builds on those themes, offering a space to connect through conversation and craft. Guided by working with clay, ‘Embodied M*ther’ explores embodied and difficult-to-verbalise knowledge, drawing on visual motifs from the 2024 commission, including hands and shells, symbols of intimacy and care-ful listening.
Invisible M*ther contains references to pregnancy loss, sexual assault, poor mental health, suicide attempts, drug mis/use, breastfeeding, abortion and medical neglect. These themes may also arise in the Embodied M*ther workshop. Indra and Rebecca will work with attendees to co-create parameters for a safe and brave space. No photos will be taken during the workshop (although photos may be taken of the completed piece), and anything shared during the workshop will remain confidential.
Delivered by Kinfolk Families as part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival 2025 programme and "The Milky Way" at the Gallery of Modern Art.
Accessibility & Attendance Information
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Audience Restrictions: Women and gender marginalised people, inclusive of trans and non-binary people
The use of clay will require use of hands. Artists can assist with softening the clay, but some hand strength is required.
Babies and young toddlers welcome, but sensitive topics may be discussed. Bringing children is at the parent/carer's discretion.
Our definition of "m*ther" and "m*therhood" is inclusive of people who have not given birth, including step-mthers, non-carrying/birth-giving mthers, people who have experienced pregnancy loss, abortion, or medical neglect.
