‘On Matrescence’

Materials: Bronze

Year: 2026

Matilda Byrne, Ellena Cartwright, Shannon Wall, Jayne Chandler, Sarra Tzijan

This work was facilitated by Sarra Tzijan, made with four other mothers during a women’s circle. It’s about power, strength, grief and vital human connection.

This group of five women formed a strong connection in Mparntwe/Alice Springs from early postpartum. The work was made about 18 months after birth to document this significant shared experience. Each object is a marker of time. The collective work is reflective of community strength and our personal bonds that formed over this time.

‘Sit With the Feeling’ - Matilda Byrne

Lottaluna. Mum and Baby Bat for the Animal Lover - Jayne Chandler

‘Heart Full. Shattered and Yet Still Whole - Ellena Cartwright

Sunshine. Even in the dark moments she always brings sunshine. - Shannon Wall

‘The Unmaking and Making of Self’ - Sarra Tzijan