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M E L B O U R N E , J U N 2 0 2 2

‘First Year’ explores the complexity and duality of parenthood. Through painting repetitive and mundane activities such as meal times and laundry folding, MeiMei takes you on a journey that is not often depicted in art - the journey of a young baby and a new mother.

This body of work follows the hands of a young child, unintentionally creating mess through her bold touches, eagerly making sense of her surrounding world. Stormy tablecloth, wrinkled garments, crushed fruits, burning candles and firmly-gripped utensils illustrate moments that are both chaotic and lovely, ordinary and beautiful.

Photos by MeiMei Hodgkinson, Charlie Hawks & Elise Scott