Even a caeserean section is a sacred birth of life. It is not an easy journey, and the scars can remain not only on the body. Some mothers have experienced very challenging situations. Some had emergency caesereans, others planned ones. Each has a different story. One thing is certain: it is not just a medical procedure; it is childbirth. For a moment, a new pathway to birth emerged—one that deserves respect and love. Petra Janda drew on these reflections when conceiving the exhibition titled “Caesereans,” conceived as a tribute to women who gave birth via caeserean section. The photographs capture scars adorned with flowers, leaves, and other natural elements. Each woman wove her own wreath, which she used to adorn her “caeserean portal.” Beech leaves, bright orange marigolds, and red rose hips tell unique birth stories through symbolic language. Without words, they speak not only of pain, but also of courage, joy, and love.

About the artist:

Petra Janda is a multimedia artist, a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts, and the founder of the web platform and database Artbiom.cz. She is a recipient of the Jindřich Chalupecký Award. She works with natural materials such as paper, clay, ceramics, straw, and hay. Her approach combines the ideas of contemporary ecofeminism with the world of myths and spirituality, drawing on both female physicality and traditional craftsmanship.

The photographs were taken during a therapeutic-somatic workshop organized and led by VESNA Bodymind. The photographer was Johana Pošová.

Curators: Zuzana Štefková, Lenka Kukurová

The project was supported by the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic, the Prague Municipality, and the Prague 7 District. The project’s media partners are Artmap and Radio 1.

The opening reception is co-organized by the Foundation and Center for Contemporary Art.