Have you ever heard of Martin Hudáček? He’s a sculptor who made amazing works of art about the aftermath and healing from abortion.
Hey friend!
I did not know who he was until I looked him up and saw the familiar statues!
According to the Catholic News Agency, Martin Hudáček had this to say about his artwork:
"It all began when on my way back home from my friend's place who prays and meditates a lot, (and) he told me I have to carve a statue" that depicts the effects of post-abortion syndrome, "a big problem and there is no such statue regarding this issue."
Hudacek said that he was "touched in such way that I wanted to make a monument for the unborn children," but he had no idea where to start. He asked people to pray.
"I was praying and many people came to me and said I need a picture of forgiveness," he said. As time passed, the image became clearer and clearer in his mind: "it looked like a crying mother and a child who forgives her."
Many people have come to him to tell how the statue speaks directly to their problem. When they look at the statue, "they see and experience what they needed to see and experience," the artist said.
I'm glad he was able to make artwork that resonated with many women who suffer from the guilt they feel after an abortion. And then of course you have some people like this woman who thinks his sculptures are "disturbing" and " it’s easy to get angry at the basic message, the idea that a male sculptor has decided to guilt-trip women in this particular way."
Based on what Hudáček said about his artwork, that was not his intentions. He just wanted to create something that would offer hope and healing to post-abortive women who are suffering from pain and regret.
I know his artwork isn't relatable for everyone, but for those who feel touched by it, I hope it offers that hope and healing they're searching for.
Thanks for sharing about him! Women who regret their abortion should know they're not forgotten and they do exist.
-Sarah
