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A brick-sized book containing all 650 artworks of the installation “Labour of Love”. A collector’s item featuring all (!) the amazing artworks: a whopping 688 pages thick!

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A collector’s item featuring all the amazing artworks from Sarah Maple’s installation “Labour of Love”. Back In 2021, Sarah Maple discovered that she was pregnant. With awe and an awareness of previous generations, she tracked the feedings of their baby for three months. She counted 650 feedings and created an equal number of artworks, where she erased herself and kept the baby visible. The installation “Labour of Love” showcases all these artworks and invites you as a visitor to contemplate the appreciation of motherhood. This breathtaking installation was first exhibited by KochxBos Gallery during Art Rotterdam and sparked numerous, sometimes emotional, conversations and reactions. KochxBos Publishers transformed it into a brick-sized book, a collector’s item featuring all (!) the amazing artworks. "What a brick of a book!" Monumental book with all 650 artworks and text contributions by Dr. Kate McMillan, Sarah Meuleman, Kate Bryan and Sarah Maple. “‘Labour of Love’ is one of Maple’s most brilliant projects to date." "This is a self-portrait, speaking to all genders, ages and parental status.” - Kate Bryan, Global Curator for Soho House and The Ned “Her work is powerful, playful and urgent." "‘Labour of Love’ is a reflection of the sacrality of motherhood.” - Sarah Meuleman, Author

Biografie

Sarah Maple’s works can be found in collections like Soho House, the Ned and the Hyman Collection. Her recent commissions include The Baltic, New Art Exchange and Sky Arts. Maple is known from various BBC, Sky Channel and Channel 4 broadcasting as well as from her VPRO documentary. Her artwork, film and performances have been exhibited internationally at galleries and institutions including Tate Britain, Golden Thread Gallery and Tallin Art Hall. Sarah Maple is an award winning visual artist known for her bold, brave, mischievous and occasionally controversial artworks that challenge notions of identity, religion and the status quo. Much of Maple’s inspiration originates from her mixed religious and cultural upbringing.

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