This is labor as I’ve known it, not just physical, but emotional and spiritual. The woman is caught in a powerful moment: pushing, breathing, held by hands that believe in her. I wanted to honor the rawness and bravery of birth, the way support can be silent and strong. From above, we witness both vulnerability and strength. This painting is for every mother who’s crossed that threshold, who has become something new while bringing someone new into the world.
Additional Artworks
From Susan Kurtz
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Toward the Light
Oil on Canvas
24 x 36 in
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What We Carry
Acrylic and Mixed Medium on Canva
24 x 30 in
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Unhurried Afternoon
Acrylic and Mixed Media on Canvas
20 x 14 in
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First Try
18 x 16.5 in
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A Walk in the Park
Acrylic and Mixed Media on Canvas
36 x 48 in
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Skin to Skin
Pastel on Colored Paper Soft pastel applied to richly toned colored paper, allowing the pigments to glow with depth and warmth while interacting beautifully with the paper’s hue.
14 x 16 in
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Waters Edge
Pastel on Textured Rag Paper
8 x 11 in
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Steps Unshod in Europe
Acrylic and Mixed Media on Canvas