Monuments to Motherhood

Prospect Park Alliance and NYC Parks present Monuments to Motherhood by artist and activist Molly Gochman. Monuments to Motherhood is a fifteen-foot-tall bronze sculpture honoring caregiving in all its forms, recognizing those who nurture, sustain, and support their communities—often in ways that go unseen. The installation in Prospect Park is part of a series of sculptures inviting immersive experiences and tactile exploration, encouraging reflection on themes such as labor, domesticity, and community.

Cast in bronze, a material traditionally associated with grandeur and permanence, Molly creates enduring forms that symbolize and elevate narratives of caregiving. These sculptures are intended to serve as sites of collective historical memory and are designed to facilitate engagement, acting as gathering points for discussions on the impact of caregiving. This sculpture offers a powerful acknowledgment of those whose labor holds society together and stands as a testament to the generations that came before us. The sculpture will be on view near Grand Army Plaza in Prospect Park through May 2026.

This installation is part of NYC Parks’ Art in the Parks Program.