"This series was born out of barrenness as a study on what makes a woman 'fruitful' from conception to menopause, and the choices and challenges women face along their fertility journey.
I'm forever grateful to my fellow travelers."
Claire Dam















The Making of
110 Pitted Cherries
Each pitted cherry represents a menstrual cycle resulting from an unsuccessful fertilization. In the final image my adopted-daughter's hand sits on the top corner.