Caroline Walker: Women's Work is a documentary directed by Nicola Black that follows Scottish artist Caroline Walker over a period of four years as she makes large-scale paintings exploring the diverse social, economic and cultural experiences of women living in contemporary society. From female tailors to midwives, from chambermaids to migrant workers, Walker depicts the unseen, often undervalued aspects of women's labour.
The film follows the artist as she readies herself for solo exhibitions in London, Edinburgh, Wakefield, and New York, weaving together scenes of Walker at home with her family and at work in her studio. These intimate moments are set alongside audio recordings of the women depicted in her paintings, highlighting the resonances between their personal stories and her artistic practice.
It also captures Walker’s second pregnancy and her early experiences raising two young children, examining the once-taboo notion of the “artist mother” in contemporary art. With rare access to both her creative process and private life, the film shows how motherhood has influenced her work, while recognising the vital role her own mother, Janet, has played in encouraging and sustaining her career.
The documentary will be broadcast BBC Scotland on 7 and 13 March 2026, and will be available on BBC iplayer from 8 March.
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