Tag: Feminism

Martine Johanna paints compelling women portraits that are perfectly (and deliberately) imperfect. “I don’t want them to fall flat or be just pretty," she noted once, in an interview with The HYDE...

With body empowering movements at the forefront and social media influencers challenging our ideas about beauty every day, it was only a matter of time until our big noses joined in...

Maya Angelou’s poem Phenomenal Woman reads: "Pretty women wonder where my secret lies. / I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion model’s size / But when I start to tell...

Alexandra Carter's art makes for a dashing statement. Her paintings, meant to look stained and unpolished, emphasize the effects of a visceral mark. In one series, she paints using cranberry juice....

Illustrator Sasha Ignatiadou treats the creative process as a form of meditation - one that requires a certain headspace and involves a practice of reflection. “At the moment I’m working intuitively...

Alja Horvat's illustrations are hard to miss. Bold, colorful women with textured dresses and flourishing backgrounds jump up from the screen, inducing a feeling of joyfulness but also nostalgia. “I think the...

Araki Koman describes herself as a nomad illustrator and creative coach. Currently based in Bali, Indonesia, she has lived, worked, and studied in France, UK, China, Canada, Iceland, Denmark, USA, Japan,...

Amy Blackwell is an illustrator, among other things. "I’m a painter, printmaker, knitter, maker, writer, reader, and I’m very fond of pancakes," she declares on her website. Based in the Midlands, she...

Candace Reels' Instagram page has long outgrown it's humble beginnings, proving to be a bustling community more than a passing fad. Creating a place where intersectional feminism is not a trend,...

Illustrator Roeqiya Fris creates delighting pieces that are bathed in color. Drawing inspiration from Arab culture, fashion, and nature, she creates multi-layered sceneries that are a feast for the eyes. "Women are inspiring...