Fertility Is Not a Chore is an ongoing feminist project that confronts the societal pressures surrounding female fertility. It challenges the deeply rooted belief that womanhood is defined by the ability—or obligation—to have children. Whether chosen or unchosen, infertility is often stigmatized, and this project seeks to open up a broader conversation: What truly defines womanhood? Why is fertility still seen as a central expectation?
This project gives visibility to women who do not want children, as well as those who long for them but are unable to conceive. It aims to destigmatize infertility in all its forms and create space for diverse experiences of womanhood—beyond reproduction.
As a daily artistic ritual, I painted a "sick-looking" uterus for 60 days—each unique, expressive, and symbolic of physical and emotional complexity. These illustrations are scanned and turned into stickers, which I distribute throughout the city as a form of public awareness and quiet resistance. Each sticker acts as a small intervention—an invitation for passersby to question their assumptions and reflect on fertility, autonomy, and identity.
In parallel with the visual work, I’m conducting in-depth research on the topic of fertility-related pressure, which will form the basis of my upcoming bachelor thesis. I continuously gather stories, insights, and opinions from different perspectives to deepen both the academic and emotional layers of the project.
Fertility Is Not a Chore is not just an art project—it’s a personal and political act of storytelling, resistance, and solidarity.
If you want to take part in this project, please feel free to contact me.
