It’s Your Silence, Not Mine
July 2026
how generational silence can unwittingly condemn new mothers
Completed in July 2026, this hand embroidery focuses on how generational silence can unwittingly condemn new mothers to the same maternal mental ill health as the women who came before them. The gagged and bleeding Russian dolls, symbols of enduring motherhood and fertility, are decorated with toxic yew, nightshade and oleander flowers, all of which look beautiful while being deadly. However, the most prominent doll has ripped off her gag, finding her voice and breaking the cycle. She blooms with roses while her real features finally come to life.
The piece is one of a series about my experience of post-natal depression and PTSD as a result of birth trauma.
Size: 60cm x 60cm
Price: £19,000 + packing and delivery
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Cath Janes won eight awards from the Institute of Medical Illustrators in 2022 and three further awards in 2023.
"It was thrilling to win five awards on my first time of entering. Knowing that such seasoned medical illustrators could see the beauty and value of my art has been one of the high points of my career so far."
If you like my art and you'd like to commission an original piece then please contact me by email to discuss what you'd like.
If you would like to buy an unframed giclee print which perfectly captures my original workplease visit my Etsy Store where you will see which pieces are available, the price and delivery details.
If you'd like some of my weatherproof vinyl stickers to put somewhere interesting they too are available on Etsy.
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