The Zebra Cross

This illustration reflects the precarious balance of are giving and selfhood within motherhood. Like many mothers, I recognize that my children’s safety and well-being are prioritized above my own. The figure at the crossing embodies this tension - standing at the edge, exposed to risk, yet ensuring the children remain protected.
The illusion of shoes laces falling between imaginary gaps highlights motherhood as both guardianship and self-erasure, a negotiation of vulnerability where personal stability is often deferred.