Parenthood and Performance by Alice Marshall (Vale) - 9781032848204

Parenthood and PerformanceParenthood's Profound Impact on Creativity and Expression\nAuthor(s): Alice Marshall (Vale)\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032848204, 978-1032848204\nSynopsis\nThis book explores the collision of worlds when an artist becomes a parent by looking at the profound ways in which parenthood transforms the creative process and artistic expression.\n\nThrough in- depth interviews, analysis of work across the performing arts, and the authors personal anecdotes, it is revealed that becoming a parent can both challenge and enrich the artistic process, with work and life shifting and changing as parenthood is navigated. Parenthood and Performance uncovers the many myths of an artist- parent and embarks on the topic with honesty, insight, and empathy. The interviewed artists add to the conversation on the balance between care and creation, gendered expectations, and the resilience required to sust.