Growing up, I saw that women had to act a certain way to be there but not seen, it never sat well with me. This inspired me to create work, where the women are very present and the emotion evoked in the piece are seen loud and clear. I hope that my work inspires others to express themselves and not back their voices.
Read MoreThrough my drawings, I focus on depicting emotions and experiences in a way that everyone can connect with. The characters I draw are sometimes depictions of myself, but often they are combinations of the people I love and the people I encounter in my daily life.
Read More“I’m in the process of figuring out how to take the early 1900’s American illustrative techniques and abstract them, focusing each piece more on textures and abstracted shapes of landscapes. I hope my drawings leave you looking closely and feeling good!”
Read MoreLondon based artist Jemima Sara Hand paints nude figures through abstracted textures and lines, challenging the historic sexualised female nude and subverting the male gaze.
Read MoreFor me, “The Future is Female” doesn’t aim to exclude males or other genders. It doesn’t mean that the future is ONLY female. It strives for inclusivity as opposed to exclusivity but also pushes for a different point of view.
Read MoreThe centrepiece of the project is the three girls linked with each other, to highlight unity, community and sisterhood. The women showcased in my work are not professional models - a deliberate choice to further highlight the point that everyone should be visible in these spaces. Another key element for me whilst producing this piece was colour, and the obvious choice for me was gold, as it is commonly linked with prosperity, elegance and prestige. By using the museum as a backdrop for my project, I aim to demonstrate that the art world is not closed to us.
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