Four Artist Mothers on Motherhood and Creative Practice

In a feature for CULTURED, artists Hope Atherton, Jessi Reaves, Sam Moyer, and Sarah Morris discuss how raising children has transformed their art practices. Atherton describes a new sense of urgency and precision, while Reaves, a new mother, feels a 'rebirth' and increased power. Moyer notes the ability to work even when exhausted, and Morris embraces humor and intuition. They share rituals like bedtime reading (Atherton), the second coffee (Moyer), and cooking or swimming (Morris). Reaves' daughter Jean is named after her late mother; Moyer's mother is also an artist. The artists reference support from family, studio assistants, and the nonprofit Artists and Mothers. Reaves mentions friends Susan Cianciolo and Octavia Brugel as influences. The piece was published on May 8, 2026.