Art of Creation Exhibition \;at \;Barton Branch Sep 9-Oct 15 aims to inspire discussions about the importance of investing in and su pporting pregnant people and those planning to become pregnant. \;The Art of Creation is a collaboration between the \;Art Gallery of Hamilton\, the \;Sloboda Lab at McMaster University\, Ha milton-based artists and pregnant Hamiltonians. Together\, we share insigh ts into the pregnancy journey and how parents&rsquo\; health before and du ring pregnancy shapes the health of future generations.
\nAt the Slo boda Lab\, scientists research the Early Origins of Health and Disease - t he idea that our health is affected by our parents' health before and duri ng pregnancy and by our environment for our first 1\,000 days of life. Ham ilton-based artists were invited to visit the lab\, watch experiments and learn from the scientists who do this research. Then\, they created pieces ranging from spoken word to murals to share what they learned with you.\n
At the same time\, 47 pregnant Hamiltonians gathered during arts-ba sed support groups led by artists and scientists. These groups created a s upportive space to share the joys and challenges of being pregnant and dis cuss Early Origins science. Artwork created in these support groups showca ses the pregnancy experience through the point of view of pregnant Hamilto nians\, who could be your neighbours\, coworkers\, or family members.
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