Inhabit is a public art project exploring traditions of care within birthing communities in Aotearoa. It is a site of community care and connection that sits at the intersection of birth and reproductive justice, public art and social practice. Each activation of this project weaves new connections between art-making and story sharing in the home, while highlighting the diverse range of experiences many folks carry with them as they journey through new parenthood and whānau (family) building.

 

Parenthood is often seen as an obstruction to a creative practice, but if we shift our perspective of the labour of the home, of care, of mothering; can it instead be seen as a valuable site for creative practice? If we reframe the intersection of making and motherhood, how do we then hold and support parents and artists navigating those waters? 

 

Our vision at Inhabit is that every birthing person and growing whānau (family), in Aotearoa, New Zealand is supported, not only through pregnancy and birth, but throughout their entire parenting journey. That support should be diverse, responsive, inclusive and holistic. Wrap around care that nurtures mind, body and soul. We strongly believe that access to creative practices is an important part of this support ecosystem.