"Mothernity" serves as an exploration into gender equality, the domestic division of labor, and the maternal penalty. Documented through Twitter, the project captures a 24-hour account of the artist's UNPAID maternity leave and the domestic responsibilities undertaken as a new mother. Subsequently, the artist tallies the numbers of her domestic tasks and draws a comparison to the tasks performed in her PAID career job.
This project unveils the disparities and challenges associated with motherhood, shedding light on the unpaid and often undervalued work that comes with raising a child. By documenting the daily routines and responsibilities on social media, the artist provides a transparent view into the demands of maternity leave, emphasizing the multifaceted roles that women navigate.
The comparison between domestic tasks and career responsibilities serves as a powerful commentary on the often-overlooked maternal penalty—the impact on career advancement and earnings that mothers may experience due to societal expectations and unequal distribution of domestic labor. "Mothernity" becomes a visual and numerical representation of the complexities and inequalities inherent in the intersection of motherhood, career, and societal expectations. Through this project, the artist contributes to the ongoing conversation about gender roles, workplace equality, and the need for a more equitable distribution of caregiving responsibilities.