Raw Edges: Art Book for Pissed Off Moms Show in San Francisco
Role: Artist, Author
What: Unfinished sketchbook of abstract paintings
Where: Pissed Off Moms Show, Natasha Tsozik Fine Art Studio, San Francisco
How: Developed a personal art book that helped me process and express complex emotions related to motherhood
Impact: Offers a raw, honest look at the challenges of being a working mom in tech, inviting other mothers to find solidarity, reflection, and catharsis through art.
Created for the group exhibition at Natasha Tsozik Fine Art Studio in San Francisco, this project is both a creative exploration and an emotional outlet, responding to the show’s theme of maternal anger, frustration, and resilience.
Goals
My goal with this project was not to create a polished, finished product, but to use the sketchbook as a safe space for processing the realities of being a working mom in tech.
Through spontaneous abstract forms and layered textures, I wanted to express feelings of guilt, exhaustion, anger, hope, and the constant fight for being present for my child while navigating an environment that often fails to support mothers.
Collaboration
This project is a solo, introspective journey. However, by participating in the Pissed Off Moms Show, I joined a community of artists and mothers who are collectively voicing their frustrations, hopes, and stories, and creating space for dialogue and mutual support.
My Role
As the artist and author of this sketchbook, I allowed myself to experiment freely with acrylics, inks, gouache, and collage. Each page became a reflection of my emotional state in the moment. Sometimes chaotic, sometimes quiet, always honest.
The Art Book
The art book serves as both a personal release and a public invitation to acknowledge the anger, exhaustion, and resilience that so often go unseen in the lives of working moms. The unfinished nature of the sketchbook is a reminder that the work of processing, healing, and creating is never truly complete.
Results
By sharing this project at the Pissed Off Moms Show, I connected with other mothers and creatives who recognized themselves in these pages.
The atmosphere of the opening night felt just right: open, warm, and full of energy. Conversations flowed easily, and there was a sense of understanding in the room as everyone could see a part of themselves reflected in the work. Each piece on display had its own moment, and together, they created a space where honesty, connection, and creativity could truly shine.