Mother Documents Her Son's Growth For 17 Years, And The End Result Is Powerful

Annie Wang, a famous photographer from Taiwan known worldwide, made a touching series called "The Mother as a Creator." It shows the artist and her son differently as he grows up, giving us a new idea of being a mother. The results are excellent, and Wang's son is happy and proud to have grown up with his mother's fantastic art.

In particular, Wang thinks being a mother is a long, complicated journey that only requires sacrifice and selflessness. She also sees similarities between her job and being a mother, which she says creates new family traditions and needs care at different stages of life. But so far, her series has touched people worldwide, and it fights the stereotype of a single mom and her child. Have a look.

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1.The Day Before I Was Due To Give Birth (2001)

Annie Wang

2.Pressing The Camera Shutter Together (2002)

Annie Wang

3.My Son’s Leg Was In Plaster (2003)

Annie Wang

Wang told Boredpanda about the project, "In the world of mothers, where everything is hidden, the best way to speak out is through self-representation, which is a way to show different parts of yourself." As a woman and a single mother, I have tried to create myself instead of letting a male artist passively interpret me in family portraits.

4.Celebrating Christmas (2004)

Annie Wang

5.Setting Up The Exhibition (2005)

Annie Wang

6.Working Hard (2006)

Annie Wang

The artist said, "The mother is like an artist at work, drawing on her knowledge." The mother not only gives life but also makes sure that there is a constant flow of experiences between her and her child. In the series, Wang takes a picture of herself and her son every year and then puts the following year's image in front of the first.

7.Moving And Uncertain (2010)