Anywhere other than here is closer to somewhere else
Acrylic on wood panel
7 x 5 x 1.625 in
$300
I’ll stop the world and melt with you
Acrylic on wood panel
7 x 5 x 1.625 in
$300
The last day of May
Acrylic on wood panel
5 x 7 x 1.625 in
Where do I end and you begin?
Acrylic on linen
8 x 10 x 1.5 in
$480
Safe Sleep III
Ceramic with glaze
13.5 x 10 x 1.76 in
$500
1600 hours (and counting)
Ceramic with glaze
8 x 10.5 x 1.75 in
$500
Research
Ceramic with glaze
7.25 x 7.25 x 1 in
$400
About Postpartum Paintings
On view at Tin Cup October 13th - November 12th, 2023. Inquiries: stephanie(at)distillcreative.com. Website: https://stephanieeche.com/ | Instagram: @stephanie_eche
I live in a place without time, in the realm of the mothers. — Jazmina Barrera, Linea Nigra.
During my transition into motherhood I kept a sketchbook where I would make very quick drawings from the corner of my bedroom in short bursts. I made them irregularly and at odd hours, whenever I had a few minutes and I wasn't too tired, hungry, confused, overwhelmed, taking medication, giving myself a shot, recording my blood pressure, breastfeeding the baby, caring for my baby, eating, going to the restroom, researching something about the baby on my phone, or resting.
Months later, when I had some childcare, time, and space, I recreated my simple drawings on a variety of surfaces, including wood, linen, and ceramic stoneware, using acrylic paint, mediums, and glazes. These paintings record my matrescence, a vulnerable and universal experience that is ongoing. I have joined the realm of mothers.