Artist Statement
This represents the supports that are given to the mother to nurture the child. The mother cradles the child, and the carers support them both. The juxtaposition represents the mother’s role in connecting the carers to the child; she must be open to receive them which is a vulnerable feeling at such a vulnerable time, but ultimately is an act of strength. The stress peppers the artwork, but is significantly reduced because of the care mother and baby are receiving.

Biography
My name is Kaitlyn Hebert. I am a mother of four children, which is why I chose to submit 4 pieces. I am a health professional and currently work for a Saskatchewan based health tech company called Lumeca Health. I came out of my maternity leave with my fourth child to support our business and help others get access to the care they needed as resources were being restricted. I’ve experienced resources being withdrawn for well baby care and maternal wellness. Art is something I do as a hobby that heals my soul and helps me be a better person, so that I can be a better mother.

This submission is a personal care project that I created this evening, September 1st, 2021. The project uses soft, warm and harmonized colours that recognizes each as a unique partner in maternal and infant care. The gold is the care team that supports the mother and child, be it health care, social care, other women, family and partners. The pink is the mother. The teal is the infant. The grey represents stress, tension and the unknown that the mother and infant may face.

Each one of these pieces speaks of the journey that I took while carrying, delivering, nurturing and raising my children and how carers have supported this journey and the value they bring at each part of that journey.