https://www.artistparentindex.com/files/original/85ca2144d7c2477891273a1f95beb09e.jpg eccbfef859457c83941333b469543b90 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Artist Parent Index Person An individual. Topic motherhood birth blood womb yoni breastfeeding children grandmothers sex symbolism myth feminism Medium acrylic ink collage watercolor mixed media fiber wheatpaste Artist Statement Tiana Traffas is currently creating a series titled Arcana Ma. Arcana meaning secrets or mysteries, Ma as in mother or motherhood: mysteries of motherhood. This ever unfolding body of work explores the taboos and experiences of motherhood through archetype, personal experience, mythology and symbolism from the ancient goddess cultures to modern-day mamas. It also includes work that views the other phases of womanhood, maiden to crone, and the life-death-rebirth cycle through the len of motherhood. Arcana Ma only exists because of her daughter's birth. The artist's initiation into motherhood cracked her wide open into a psychedelic and potent transformation, leaving her reborn on an emotional and spiritual level. The act of birth and the continuous trip of motherhood is the inspiration for this series. Exhibitions Exhibitions in the Index that an artist has participated in. The two entries will be linked. WHY MOM Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Tiana Traffas Title A name given to the resource Tiana Traffas