Tate chose the following artwork to feature on a London Billboard as a winner of their ‘selected works’ competition (2020). Gender equality has always meant a lot to me,
so I was excited to submit my response to Guerilla Girls, ‘Dearest Art Collector’ (1986).
Their art and protests are still so relevant in today's society, I felt it was important to follow in the style of their original work, to continue their message. The decision to add the female gorilla not only reflects my interest in profiles, often shown in my other works,
it was a deliberate play on words to represent action of past, present and future female artists, to inspire and encourage them to ‘keep fighting for your rights and never stop putting art out into the world’.
so I was excited to submit my response to Guerilla Girls, ‘Dearest Art Collector’ (1986).
Their art and protests are still so relevant in today's society, I felt it was important to follow in the style of their original work, to continue their message. The decision to add the female gorilla not only reflects my interest in profiles, often shown in my other works,
it was a deliberate play on words to represent action of past, present and future female artists, to inspire and encourage them to ‘keep fighting for your rights and never stop putting art out into the world’.
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