Takes a community to raise a child

With this painting, I aim to raise a quiet but important question: what support systems do we have—or lack—when it comes to parenting? Behind every parent is a network, whether visible or invisible, that shapes the experience of raising a child. Grandparents, friends, community groups, partners, schools, or even moments of kindness from strangers—all of these play a role. This piece explores the emotional and practical scaffolding that helps carry the weight of parenting. By bringing this into view, I hope to spark conversation about how essential these networks are, and how we might better support each other in the shared work of raising the next generation.

Oil and oleogel on Belgian linen 

May 2025

91m x 61cm