Melissa Cooke Benson explores life and body changes


Melissa Cooke Benson depicts the realities of motherhood using graphite on paper. “TBONE (Bingo Babies Only)” (left) and “The Fringe” (right) are part of her exhibition
“Mom Brain” at Second Street Gallery. Courtesy of the artist

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