26/09/2025
I have never liked the term ”Stay at Home Mother or Parent” I prefer the "Home Manager “who is also studying Early Childhood Development whilst nurturing a baby/infant/ toddler. This is such a incredibly beautiful sculpture .
"In the center of Barcelona stands El Esfuerzo (“The Effort”), also known as La Carga (“The Burden”), a sculpture by Jaume Plensa that captures a quiet, overwhelming truth.
This sculpture in Barcelona embodies the silent and often overlooked burden borne by women who are frequently labeled as “doing nothing” at home. It represents the continuous, unseen labor involved in managing a household—cooking, cleaning, caring, organizing, and holding everything together without acknowledgment. The figure serves as a symbol of resilience, reminding us that what is often dismissed as “nothing” is actually the cornerstone of daily life.”
Acknowledging the original post by Women in Art