ARTIST STATEMENT
The Supreme Courts decision to overturn Roe v Wade immediately brought back the memory that “Women Supporting Women” is about. 20 years ago a friend of mine called me to discuss the difficult choice she was making to terminate her pregnancy. She was understandably emotional and needed help processing her decision. I provided love and support and validated that this is her life. Her body. Her right.
As a woman, a friend, an art therapist, a licensed mental health counselor and a mother myself, I have talked to many women about abortion and the feelings surrounding it. Creating this artwork helped me personally process my anger and disappointment with our government regarding this decision.
I am deeply saddened that future generations of woman in the United States will not have the same right that my friend had, to control her own body.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Molly Young Meier was born and raised in Bloomington, Illinois. She attended undergraduate school at Illinois State University Majoring in Studio Art with a focus in ceramics and a minor in psychology. Upon graduation she joined Americorp, which led her to Alamosa, CO. There, she worked towards ending hunger and homelessness in the San Luis Valley.
Her time in Americorp reinforced her desire to have a career where she was in service to those in need. She then moved to Chicago for Graduate School and received a Masters Degree in Art Therapy and also become a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
Her artistic inspiration is heavily influenced by her training and work as an Art Therapist. Creating Art, no matter the medium, has always been her favorite form of self exploration and self processing. Believing that one cannot help others unless they are willing to work on themselves first. Currently her favorite medium is acrylic combined with pencils and pastels.
Molly’s work has been exhibited in galleries and in Universities throughout the Indianapolis area. Recently the IU Mckinney School of Law acquired 3 pieces. You can also see her mural that is being displayed through January of 2023 in the Indianapolis International Airport.
© Molly Young Meier