The Woman of Dawn

I love interesting art pieces, whether they be watercolors, oils, ceramics or sculptures.

The statue was created by Spanish artist Luis Quevedo and is officially named "La Mujer del Almanecer" (The Woman of Dawn), installed in the town of my father’s birth, Zaragoza, Spain.

It depicts a woman burdened by a massive pile of household objects—washing machines, brooms, baby items, shopping bags—symbolizing the invisible weight of unpaid domestic labor carried primarily by women.

La Mujer del Almanecer

The woman in the sculpture leans forward from the heavy load yet still holds her children's hands with care and love, showing the strength and emotional labor behind her role.

The sculpture serves as a social commentary on how society undervalues domestic work, especially when done by mothers and homemakers, by labeling it as “nothing.”

In reality, these tasks are vital to the well-being and functioning of households and society at large.

It challenges the common narrative and brings awareness to the mental, physical, and emotional toll of domestic responsibilities that are often taken for granted or dismissed as unproductive.

Something to think about!