IT'S NO SECRET THE REPRESENTATION OF WOMEN AND PEOPLE OF COLOUR IS PITIFUL. UNSATISFIED, AS MANY ARE, AND LOOKING INTO THE CREATIVE INDUSTRY IN PARTICULAR, PAIGE TOOK MATTERS INTO HER OWN HANDS AND HAVE SPOTLIGHTED CREATIVE WOMEN OF COLOUR WE SHOULD ALL BE TALKING ABOUT
by PAIGE MCKENZIE
CREATIVE WOMEN OF COLOUR WE SHOULD BE TALKING ABOUT
We’re all lacking that extra bit of knowledge on influential women of colour in the creative industries. It’s no surprise as they are underrepresented in museums, gallery spaces, education curriculums, popular culture and the media.
So I’ve constructed a conscious list of inspiring women of colour. Bare in mind the list is super short, consisting of only 14 incredible women. There’s obviously many many more from across the globe and art forms, however I feel as though this concise list gives insight to past, present and future influential women we should be talking about.
• ELIZABETH CATLETT •
African American graphic artist + sculptor. Born in 1915 her career focused on depicting the female African American experiences in the 20th century.
• BETYE SAAR •
1920s born African American. Saar was an important Part of the Black artist movement in the 70s – both inherently and overtly political she challenged myths and stereotypes of race and gender through primarily assemblage.