Tired. Warrior. Defeated. In Love.
This is an ongoing project that explores the layers and complexities of motherhood, taking an intimate look at the experiences of a group of mothers over time. Through the work skin is stretched and pulled, nipples twisted, bodies bruised and bulging. Time is layered and relayered, patchworked together. The project deconstructs the misrepresentations of motherhood with a tender and playful eye. It’s hard to tell where mother ends and child begins. The images explore claustrophobia and euphoria in one breath, revealing the daily chaos, the never ending mess, the mental load and the moments of bliss. Alma’s images offer a stark contrast to the idyllic family life we are sold. The experience of motherhood is presented as joyous, raw and messy, a journey of self sacrifice and rebirth.
Mothers
This is an ongoing project exploring the layers and complexities of motherhood, taking an intimate and unwavering look at the daily lives and experiences of a group of mothers. Throughout the project Alma continues to revisit mothers from her community through different stages as their children grow up. The series incorporates photos of the mothers themselves printed onto fabric, these are then brought back into the photograph to be interacted with. The images from the series are paired with quotes from mothers around the world, creating a patchwork quilt of intertwined experiences, and highlighting the interconnectedness of Motherhood which is both deeply personal yet universal.
This is an ongoing project exploring the layers and complexities of motherhood, taking an intimate and unwavering look at the daily lives and experiences of a group of mothers. Throughout the project Alma continues to revisit mothers from her community through different stages as their children grow up. The series incorporates photos of the mothers themselves printed onto fabric, these are then brought back into the photograph to be interacted with. The images from the series are paired with quotes from mothers around the world, creating a patchwork quilt of intertwined experiences, and highlighting the interconnectedness of Motherhood which is both deeply personal yet universal.