Mother's Hand explores themes of memory, heritage, and the enduring presence of maternal influence. Rendered in a monochromatic pink palette befitting his personality, Smith’s lithograph evokes a sense of tenderness and nostalgia. At the center of the print, a hand extends through a dense garden of punchy pink peonies and lilies - symbols of nurture, growth, and protection amidst struggle. The circular composition suggests the cyclical nature of life, while the fragmented and woven imagery mirrors the complexities that make up our relationships. Mother’s Hand becomes a deeply personal yet universally resonant meditation on care, resilience, and the intricate bonds that tie us to those who came before.
Mother's Hand explores themes of memory, heritage, and the enduring presence of maternal influence. Rendered in a monochromatic pink palette befitting his personality, Smith’s lithograph evokes a sense of tenderness and nostalgia. At the center of the print, a hand extends through a dense garden of punchy pink peonies and lilies - symbols of nurture, growth, and protection amidst struggle. The circular composition suggests the cyclical nature of life, while the fragmented and woven imagery mirrors the complexities that make up our relationships. Mother’s Hand becomes a deeply personal yet universally resonant meditation on care, resilience, and the intricate bonds that tie us to those who came before.
Jonpaul Smith
Mother’s Hand
Four-color lithograph
Paper Size: 18” x 18 1/2”
Paper Type: cream Rives BFK
Edition of 20
