who does she think she is?
29 Mar
Last weekend, I met up with an amazing group of women called ArtMamas Atlanta, and we watched the documentary Who Does She Think She Is? The film profiles the lives of five mothers who are visual and performing artists.
Each woman in the film honestly tells her story of carving out a career as an artist in the throes of motherhood. If the names and faces of these artists are not familiar, their daily rituals are common to us all: the mad rush to get to school or to and from after-school activities; the sounds of a crying baby or injured toddler; slicing vegetables in preparation for dinner. And the personal struggles that can surface in any relationship: partners feeling neglected, teenagers feeling embarrassed, divorce, and paying for bills and groceries on a meager income. Sacrifices abound in these women’s lives, but creativity trumps hardship when you are living with purpose. (more…)
