Eurostampa 2019 Envelope Project

2019 Theme
Women Regenerating Food, Regenerating Earth – with women’s minds and hands, food regenerates itself, expressing both its social and intimate relational nature.

Winning Submission: Born of Earth and Water
The crucial role of women is often discredited; we are expected to behave a certain way and perform certain tasks due to social gender roles. The image of “Mother Nature” is a strong portrayal of the connection between women, nature and food. In the piece, my aim is to portray the power and strength of women, while, at the same time, showing a nurturing and gentle character. The woman in the image is the foundation of the earth, supporting the growth of life. The woman is cradling some soil with plants beginning to sprout and her expression gives a sense of peacefulness. Her naked body is surrounded by earth, water, the sun and rain—she is intimately connected with nature and working with the elements to grow the season’s crops.