This exhibition was created to celebrate International Women’s Day with art, as a tool for seeking social justice and building a better world. St Mary’s Parish Church, a historical building in the heart of Stockport, served as the ideal venue.
A new piece of work, The Daughters of Hong Kong, was created for the exhibition. This piece focused on the women who have fought for democracy in recent years in Hong Kong. Alongside it, several existing works were displayed, including Eve - The First Feminist, What the Feminist Theologians Say..., and Nameless Women of the Bible. These works had previously been shown in venues such as Manchester Cathedral, Edgeley Community Church, Manchester Art Gallery, and The Space, Stockport.
One of the pieces encouraged visitors to name a woman from the Bible. The artist believed that the Bible and the Church had historically been dominated by men, and it was important to give the women in these texts a voice by naming them. This exhibition offered a great opportunity to present the work to different audiences, from the church congregation to the local community and wider society.
In addition to the exhibition, the artist planned a conversation with the vicar at the opening to discuss the theme, stimulate discussion, and promote the exhibition to a broader audience. To complement the exhibition, the artist intended to lead a practical workshop involving words, images, and felt materials. This workshop would allow participants to reflect on the theme, experience the creative process, and learn new skills.
