Art / International Women's Day
Bristol Women’s Voice takes over PRSC Outdoor Gallery
A new mural has been unveiled on the People’s Republic of Stokes Croft Outdoor Gallery on Jamaica Street.
The mural was designed by Imogen Donegan, a maker and illustrator from Northern Ireland who now lives in Bristol.
The piece is inspired by small acts of resistance against the patriarchy shared during Bristol Women’s Voice events and outreach events in 2024.
Messages shared with Bristol Women’s Voice come to life on PRSC’s 9ft wall with vibrant colours and powerful visuals.
Examples of acts of resistance include supporting women in the workplace who have care responsibilities, encouraging autonomy over clothing and image, and normalising queerness in everyday conversation.
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Bristol Women’s Voice is a charity working towards making women’s equity a reality in Bristol through campaigning, connecting and celebrating.
Bristol Women’s Voice director, Katy Taylor, said: “This is a brilliant and exciting project to be opening up with ahead of International Women’s Day.
“When Imogen first submitted her proposals, we were immediately taken by it, she really got where we wanted to go with it and managed to visualise beautifully and creatively what women have shared with us through these messages.
“Every day we come up against expressions of patriarchal power and gendered bias, and it’s been really inspiring to have conversations about the different ways in which people take steps to stand against these.
“Working with people to identify the little things we can do helps us work together to change the bigger picture.
“We hope this new mural will make people pause, reflect and hopefully inspire positive action in whatever way they feel is right for them.”
A crowdfunder is open for those wishing to support with the costs associated with the project including paying the artist for their work.
All photos: Hannah Massoudi
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