Artwork 18

This poignant artwork captures the profound sweetness and unwavering resilience of motherhood, beautifully embodied by the delicate jasmine flower (Mlis). In Khmer culture, the jasmine is revered for its pure white blossoms and enduring, intoxicating fragrance, often associated with devotion, purity, and the gentle strength of a woman’s love. Here, it symbolizes how a mother’s inherent grace and tender spirit persist, radiating warmth and comfort even amidst the profound burdens and sacrifices inherent in nurturing life. This piece celebrates the enduring, almost sacred, essence of maternal devotion.