About

“The Other Mother” is a provocative, acerbic exhibition intended to disturb the myth of the evil stepmother. This witty and brazenly honest show is sure to touch all members of a “blended” family.

If it does, in fact, “take a village to raise a child,” the exhibition confronts this contemporary village to examine the motives behind victimization, vindictiveness and excessive litigation. The show is comprised of twenty-five 4' x 4' digital images created by Canadian artist Karen Piovaty.

To rent the physical exhibition, please contact Karen Piovaty. The artist is available for speaking engagements and workshops. Accompanying the show will be an interpretive essay by Jane E Hindman, Emeritus professor of rhetoric and writing at San Diego State University.

Contact

Interpretive Essay

About the Artist

Comments

Credits

Artwork

The Other Mother

The artwork on this site was created by a stepmother for stepmothers. Enter with caution! The faint of heart need not apply to the world of stepmotherood.

The Fine Print

The Fine Print
© 1999 Karen Piovaty

I'll Be Mum

I'll Be Mum
© 1999 Karen Piovaty

Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays
© 1999 Karen Piovaty

Stepparent Pledge

Stepparent Pledge
© 1999 Karen Piovaty

Hunch About the Bunch

Hunch About the Bunch
© 1999 Karen Piovaty

Parental Confidantes

Parental Confidantes
© 1999 Karen Piovaty

Domestic Terrorism

Domestic Terrorism
© 1999 Karen Piovaty

Nuclear Family

Nuclear Family
© 1999 Karen Piovaty

Millennium Sampler

Millennium Sampler
© 1999 Karen Piovaty

Chronic Manipulation

Chronic Manipulation
© 1999 Karen Piovaty

Just Hang Up

Just Hang Up
© 1999 Karen Piovaty

Vigilance

Vigilance
© 1999 Karen Piovaty

Soul Custody

Soul Custody
© 1999 Karen Piovaty

Lifestyle Wanted

Lifestyle Wanted
© 1999 Karen Piovaty

Do You Swear

Do You Swear
© 1999 Karen Piovaty

Forsake the Children

Forsake the Children
© 1999 Karen Piovaty

It Takes a Village

It Takes a Village
© 1999 Karen Piovaty

You Crow

You Crow
© 1999 Karen Piovaty

Li'l Soldiers

Li'l Soldiers
© 1999 Karen Piovaty

Constant Problems

Constant Problems
© 1999 Karen Piovaty

Irreconcilable Differences

Irreconcilable Differences
© 1999 Karen Piovaty

Mother's Day

Mother's Day
© 1999 Karen Piovaty

Trophy Wife

Trophy Wife
© 1999 Karen Piovaty

Exorcising Ritual

Exorcising Ritual
© 1999 Karen Piovaty