The Straw that Broke the Camel’s Back, 2021, kilformed hot glass elements, 25 x 8 x 18 cm, photo: Shierlaw.

Reflecting the experience of middle aged women who are members of the Sandwich Generation simultaneously caring for elderly parents and children.

There is a societal expectation that women should cope with these demands whilst making it lees effortless. However many women are spread so thin that one extra responsibility or demand would cause them to break momentarily or permanently.