This artist turns the thankless work of motherhood into vibrant art

Best known for her tapestries and textile paintings, Paulina Constancia’s latest series, MOMents, reflects the early days of motherhood, celebrating the small, special moments that happen when you become a parent. Speaking with Q guest host Gill Deacon, Paulina gets into her own experience as a mother, why she urges parents and caregivers to stay present, and what it’s like being a self-taught “naïve” artist.

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This artist turns the thankless work of motherhood into vibrant art is an episode from Q: The Podcast from CBC Radio by CBC.

This episode is 00:18:32 long.

This episode was published on May 6, 2026.

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