Standing Stones of Love (ref: 1115), oil painting by Jelila, 36" c 16" approx, oil on canvas, from her series of 8 paintings of the same size and shape, created for Zero2Expo, a prestigious exhibition that she is represented in, in the UK which aims to raise awareness and campaign for happy safe birth and life for mothers and babies.

The artist explains: 'In Standing Stones of Love, I re-imagine the setting for birth, conceiving of it as being in nature, surrounded by ancient stones. A mouth in the centre of the circle is a kiss, or a vortex, through which the creation is birthed. I also imagine that the church never got involved in birth, nor medicine, leaving a more primeval, nature oriented connection for birthing'.

Follow on Instagram: @artistjelila