Loie Hollowell, an artist based in Queens, New York, has unveiled her latest series titled 'Overview Effect' at Pace Gallery in London. This collection draws inspiration from her experiences with motherhood, particularly the contrasting births of her two children. The series features large-scale canvases that incorporate twin concave and convex sculpted circles, symbolizing her profound feelings during childbirth. Hollowell describes her second birth as a 'cosmic' home experience, which empowered her and influenced her artistic direction. Her earlier works, including the Split Orb paintings, were more diagrammatic, reflecting the struggles of her first birth. Hollowell's exploration of bodily themes, including abortion and breastfeeding, is evident in her pastel drawings, which depict vulvas and breasts with playful titles. She acknowledges the tension between abstract and figurative art, noting that the art market often pigeonholes artists. However, she feels optimistic about breaking down barriers between physical and abstract representations in art. As she navigates the changes brought by perimenopause, Hollowell anticipates further evolution in her work, drawing inspiration from the transformative practices of artists like Louise Bourgeois. She reflects on the challenges of being a mother and an artist, emphasizing the progress made in the acceptance of feminine themes in contemporary art.