On occasion, I’ve been unable to stand up for long enough to brush my teeth.
But I’m much more than my immobility.
My spoof of Velazquez’ Toilet of Venus (1647-51) shows an immobile woman with a beautiful body. The artist and the audience are not focusing on her arms or legs.
She’s got my cheeky face – sticking my tongue out at the audience.
And it’s not only me: all women – and men too – who have reduced mobility are much more than their immobility.
![Spoof of Velazquez' Toilet of Venus - me sticking out my tongue in the mirror showing 'Venus'](https://carolinemawer.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/more-than-immobility-vosap-mawer.jpg)