About This Artwork
This painting was inspired by Ange Bely’s personal story of travelling by motorbike taxi with her four-month-old baby tied to her back. Her words, “I was afraid of falling. But I was more afraid of letting him fall,” capture a mother’s love, fear, and determination to protect her child.
Created using acrylic on canvas, the painting features a dark green background, with the figures positioned at the bottom right of the canvas.
Created using acrylic on canvas, the painting features a dark green background, with the figures positioned at the bottom right of the canvas.
Story Behind
This story became part of the inspiration for my Motari series within A Day in the Life. Through Ange’s experience, I explore the everyday journeys of mothers who travel with their children, carrying not only their little ones but also the responsibility of keeping them safe. The work honours the quiet acts of love and care that often go unnoticed in daily life.
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