Lucifer The False Mother, Acrylic on wood

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Lucifer The False Mother by Nik Keter Acrylic on wood 41​​ x 58 cm 2023 Lucifer, the most beautiful and radiant of the angels, under the guise of a mother, lays resplendent holding a child as an accessory. It is all about them, wreathed in tiles reminiscent of almond flowers, symbols of deceit - the flowers are sweet but their fruit is bitter. False mothers prevail in a queer community where family safety and acceptance is not promised. A true mother is characterised by true acceptance; love and a willingness to sacrifice for the child - whether that be beauty, wealth, or opportunity - often not taking the form of a biological mother. False mothers hide under the veil of tolerance; a low-in-effort mockery of acceptance, making the struggle their own to claim. About the Artist Nik Keter (he/they) is a trans* artist, student activist and yoga teacher hailing from Mqabba. From a young age he has been heavily influenced by psychology, mythology and religion; mainly Catholic and Hindu practices, influences which still remain prevalent in their work today. His artwork emphasizes themes of archetypes; such as The Mother, The Child and The Fool, and their expression within personal queer i

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