Nothing to Hold, But Myself
"Nothing to Hold, But Myself" was made during the quiet hours during nap, where mothering can finally pause. The painting represents the time of a mother's rest after her hands and body have been in service of a little someone else. In this moment, there is nothing left to hold but her own body, her own breath, and just herself.
This piece is part of the Matrescence series , paintings and drawings made while becoming a mother, holding both what felt like light and what felt like grief.
Details
Title: 'Nothing to Hold, But Myself'
Medium: Acrylic paint and oil pastels
Surface: 36x24 inch stretched canvas
Style: Abstract figurative
Year Created: 2026
Signature: signed and dated on the back.
One-of-a-kind original painting by Los Angeles artist Brittany Gilliam. Only 1 available
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