Historically, the realm of murals and street art has been predominantly male-dominated, with women often facing significant barriers to entry. Despite these challenges, female artists have made their mark, using their art to convey powerful messages and transform public spaces.
According to the National Museum of Women in the Arts, ArtReview s 2018 Power 100 list of the most influential people in the contemporary art world featured 40% women and though this is an improvement from 2017 (38%) and 2016 (32%), the art industry still has a long way to go to uplift more women in art, especially contemporary art.
This Womens Month, Baz-Art is shining a spotlight on the remarkable contributions of South African women muralists. These artists have not only beautified public spaces but they also convey powerful messages of unity, resilience and empowerment through their work.
Melissa Cucci , Co-founder of Baz-Art, an NPO dedicated to using public art to uplift communities, emphasises the importance of female representation in this field: I encourage more women to step into their power, embrace their talents, and use murals as a canvas to share their unique stories. Your voice and creativity are essential to shaping our communities and inspiring future generations.
Here are some of the standout murals:Faith47 Untitled
