Another edition of the 6x6x30 Group Art Exhibit, where artists create 6x6 inch works of art every day over the course of thirty days.

Artist Statement

“Hope is a woman who has lost her fear.” ― Alice Walker, Taking the Arrow Out of the Heart

In a world full of injustice, trauma, and inequity, complacency and fear may often seem like an easier place to land than hope. Hope is the antidote to despair. In our beautiful broken humanity, we all seek hope in various and mysterious places. Some find it through faith in a higher power, others in connection with loved ones, others by immersion in our natural world, and others by looking to inspiring individuals who are doing good work every day to make our world a better place. For many of us, it is a combination of these that keep us grounded, yet reaching for the sky while slogging through our everyday struggles. Each illustration represents a compelling woman whose actions and choices have shaped the world in some way. A collection of thirty hardly scratches the surface of influential women, yet each likely reminds us of another, as well as the women in our personal lives. Time was spent researching each individual and the illustrations are representative of both their characteristics and traits, as well as the meanings and symbolism of their names. Drawings were compiled digitally, allowing disparate elements to become integrated. Learn more about these inspiring and influential women below.