This conference aims to reflect on theoretical, methodological and artistic work that may throw light on motherhood and creative practice. We welcome submissions from scholars, students, artists, mothers and others who research in this area. Cross-cultural, interdisciplinary and comparative work is encouraged. We are open to a variety of submissions including academic papers from all disciplines and creative submissions including visual art, literature, and performance art/performative lectures. We invite papers in English of 15 minutes length, with possible topics including but are not restricted to the above description. We welcome abstracts and proposals for practice-based, creative presentations (300 – 400 words + up to 3 images for practical presentations+ 100 word bio) on a broad range of approaches to the above and related topics.
Abstract and Proposals are to be submitted no later than February 20th, 2015, to Dr Elena Marchevska using the following email: marcheve@lsbu.ac.uk. Proposers will be informed by 5 March 2015 whether their proposal has been accepted.
Conference Registration:
Registration for conference will open online on 20 February 2015.
Full Conference Early Bird (by 1 May) £120.00
Full Conference £180.00
Full Conference Postgraduate/Unwaged £65.00
Day Rate Monday 1st June only £80.00