Birth Tear-Tear 1985

Judy Chicago's 1985 lithograph, "Birth Tear-Tear," uses a stylized, almost abstract approach to depict the complex cycle of life, specifically the experience of birth. The piece features multiple figures, including a central figure giving birth, and others emerging from the womb and rising upwards. Chicago's choice of color palette and linear patterns evokes the emotional and physical experiences of the event, creating a powerful visual experience. This feminist art piece, created in the 1980s, is a testament to the enduring power of motherhood and its place within the feminine experience.