MOLLY GOCHMAN’S ‘MONUMENTS TO MOTHERHOOD’ SCULPTURE UNVEILED IN PROSPECT PARK The Work Honors Caregiving In All Its Forms On View, Free, and Accessible to the Public Through April 2026

Monuments to Motherhood sculpture by artist Molly Gochman at Prospect Park in Brooklyn, NY, located near the Grand Army Plaza entrance. Courtesy of the artist / Photo by Alex Mctigue. The temporary fence will be removed on Mother’s Day, so picnickers can enjoy the fresh grass!

On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, Earth Day, NYC Parks and Prospect Park Alliance unveiled Monuments to Motherhood, an outdoor sculpture installation by Molly Gochman, a New York-based artist and activist known for her large-scale, participatory works. The 15-foot bronze sculpture is a testament to the often-overlooked contributions of caregivers across generations. The work invites visitors to interact with it. The natural oils from human hands will subtly alter the patina over time, making each touch a part of the artwork's story and evolution.

WHAT’S NEXT? Join Prospect Park Alliance and artist and activist Molly Gochman for a Mother's Day celebration in Brooklyn's Backyard! At the site of Monuments to Motherhood, enjoy family-friendly activities to honor the mother figure or caregiver in your life. This event will be held at the sculpture site near the Grand Army Plaza Entrance. It will feature an opportunity to meet the artist, learn more about the inspiration behind the piece, enjoy seeded postcard and tote bag giveaways, and more fun:   Collective Nest Making - 12–4pm: Come together to create a communal “nest” near the sculpture to honor the enduring support provided by caregivers in our community.   Bird Mommies Tour - 1 pm and 3 pm: Take a nature walk to explore Prospect Park and try to spot caregiving in action within nature by looking for the many bird mothers, such as warblers, chickadees, sparrows, and more, throughout Brooklyn’s Backyard.   Caregiving Crafts - 12–4pm: Enjoy a bracelet-making station to craft for a loved one, and join an individual nest-making activity to create small nests out of natural materials to take home.  Sound Activation - 12–4pm: Experience the resonant sound of Monuments to Motherhood by tapping on the bronze sculpture and hearing the sound travel through the sculpture with headphones.