Liquitex Honors Women’s History Month

April 14, 2022 | |
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Celebrating and promoting the rich diversity of the artist community is at the forefront of Liquitex’s mission to inspire artists around the world. March signifies Women’s History Month, a time dedicated to celebrating women’s contributions to history, culture, and society. Liquitex observed Women’s History month with a series of social media posts and live conversations on the Liquitex Instagram account.  

Female Residency Artist Features

Artist image: Mekia Machine

Throughout the 2021 Just Imagine Residency program, Liquitex was proud to support three incredibly talented female artists – Mekia Machine, Cynthia Pareja Dubin and Rebecca Major. Liquitex featured each artist on International Women’s Day to celebrate their unique practices and styles. Mekia also participated in the global International Women’s Day Town Hall panel and shared her insights and experiences with the larger Colart family.  

Liquitex Live Conversation with Miss Led

Artist image: Rebecca Major

Liquitex also celebrated International Women’s Day with Joanna Henly, otherwise known as Miss Led (@missled.studio) Joanna joined Senior Global Brand Manager Katelyn Wagner for a conversation centered on her practice, female mentorship opportunities, overcoming bias in the art world, and so much more. She discussed her experience in the mural art scene, and how to confidently show up in spaces and settings where artists may not feel represented.  

“When I was told not to apply and paint in this huge male-dominated tournament, it was like, if I turn up and I’m the only girl there, then I’ve won,” said Joanna. “For me, after doing that and receiving so many emails, messages and DMs was amazing. I just looked at what I could bring to it, what the landscape was like and how I could create my own space in it.”  

Access her full interview here.  

Liquitex Live Conversation with Hannah Web

Artist image: Matila Forsberg

Liquitex also joined Los Angeles artist Hannah Webb (@theobanoth) for a live interview discussing her practice, her work and advice she shares with other artists. Hannah discussed the back story of her Instagram handle, how developing a unique name helped her to build her personal brand, and the transition from a traditional 9-5 to becoming a full-time artist. She also discussed the role gender has played in her career, and how her alias has allowed her to exist separately from her work. 

“It’s interesting to be both proud to be a female artist but also not want that to be your sole definition, said Hannah.  “I think this is probably true in a lot of industries.” 

Listen to the full conversation here. 

Artist image: Cynthia Pareja Dubin

Moving forward, Liquitex will continue to amplify marginalized voices and to seek more opportunities to celebrate diversity in all its forms. Follow Liquitex on Instagram to engage with more live conversations with artists and to hear about upcoming events.  

 

 

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  2. ‘If I turn up and I’m the only girl there, then I’ve won’…says it all. Mekia’s stories and Hannah’s approach to building her personal brand are not even really about being women – they are about positive attitude and solving the problem of getting access in a creative way. I’ve been back to that Women’s Day Town Hall recording more than once, when I’ve felt a bit stuck. I’m with Karen – thank you Liquitex!