"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
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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.