Unfolding the Rainbow of Motherhood

Exhibition by Kyle Hawley with Flatbed Press

Working with Flatbed Press in 2023, Hawley created a series of monoprints which unfolds the often contradictory feelings of Motherhood, re-purposing the tools of the role into expressions of art to reveal a rainbow of emotive colors. Using mono printing techniques, Hawley prints directly from the cloth utility accessories and garments, which she designed and created to assist in mothering. The seven images are life-sized contemporary statements that unfold Mother’s time, energy, joy, grief, whimsy, and purpose.

About the Artist:

Austin based artist, Kyle Hawley is a seventh generation Texas and mother of two. She is a multidisciplinary artist exploring topics through strong conceptual narratives. Trained as a journalist, art director, printer and narrative based story teller, she brings a rich perspective to each her subjects. Her prior work in film and television grounds her art of narrative storytelling. Hawley’s lifelong interest in fabric as an art medium can be seen in her first non-profit film in 2004 selected by the United Nations Population Fund.

Image Credits:

Sometimes Apron, Sometimes a Beautiful Gown I, 2023, Variable edition, monoprint

Sometimes Kaftan, Sometimes a Place to Nap I, 2023, Variable edition, monoprint