About this artwork
Barbara made this wooden sculpture when her first son, Paul, was born. It is the
same size as a real baby. She talked about looking at Paul in his cot or lying
on the rug when she was carving. If you look carefully you can see that Barbara
has left out the fingers, toes, belly-button and eyes! It seems as if she is more
interested in the shape of the baby’s body rather than all the detail. Perhaps
Paul is asleep? I wonder what will happen when he wakes up? ….Ssshhh!
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