Painting of a red woman giving birth, looking at the sky, held by three other women who are assisting her and surrounded by flowers. It looks like she might have wings.

Three muses

“Three Muses” depicts childbirth as both a spiritual and carnal experience. Inspired by a pregnant friend’s wish for elder women’s guidance, the composition echoes religious altarpieces. Plants historically used to induce labour surround the figures, while midwives appear as angels.